on being late ( Archived) (4)

Charley, a new retiree-greeter at Wal-Mart, just couldn't seem to get to work on time.
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>Every day he was 5, 10, 15 minutes late. But he was a good worker, really tidy, clean-shaven, sharp minded and a real credit to the company and obviously demonstrating their "Older Person Friendly" policies.
>One day the boss called him into the office for a talk.
>"Charley, I have to tell you, I like your work ethic, you do a bang up job,but your being late so often is quite bothersome."
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>"Yes, I know boss, and I am working on it."
>''Well good, you are a team player. That's what I like to hear.
>It's odd though your coming in late. I know you're retired from the Armed Forces. What did they say if you came in late there?"
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>''They said, "Good morning, Admiral, can I get you coffee, sir?'''

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