Let me share with you two of the email memoranda I received:
Subject: overtime
Good afternoon everyone, the orders has slow down and out over due orders are also down so if any overtime needs to be approve by me thank you very much
That one took me a while to translate. The second one came from our esteemed HR department and I am sad to say it is not the first on the subject:
Subject: Toilet Flushing
Everyone:
I just received a phone call specific to the men’s restroom. It’s been at least a year or so since I have had to send out an email in regards to restroom etiquette, but in light of this morning’s complaint, I need to send out a reminder.
It has been brought to my attention this morning that on more than several occasions, the men’s toilets are not being flushed. It appears that this is being done deliberately as there is no way one does what he does in the restroom and not know to flush when complete. Please note that we do not have automatic, self-flushing toilets. When you go to the restroom, please be courteous and flush the toilet. We all work together and need to be considerate of each other and want our working conditions to be sanitary. We must also be mindful of all of our customers and guests that frequent our building, restrooms, and kitchen. Your utmost attention and cooperation in this matter would be appreciated by all.
Thank you.
