A Deserving Answer

(At the warehouse where I work, there is a PA system for supervisors to make announcements or to notify an employee that they’re needed in another area of the building. It’s not usually used to ask specific questions.)

General Manager: *over the PA system* “[Shipping Manager], has the truck for [Store] left yet? I repeat, [Shipping Manager], has the truck for [Store] left yet?”

Shipping Manager: *also over the PA system* “[General Manager], yes it has. I repeat, [General Manager], yes it has.”

General Manager: *still on the PA* “…I deserved that.”