Question phrasing
It was time for the SNCOs to come in for their annual chat. One man arrives in the office. Interview goes something like:-
'How do you think you performed this year?'
'Pretty good, as always.' Dead pan expression. I think the term 'hard to read' comes to mind.
'Well, what figures do you expect?'
I hear 'Three eights, again.' Spoken with no emotion.
'What?' Raised voice, cannot contain surprise, (interview technique?) ' What do you mean three eights?'
Immediate response, 'Well, the Wing Commander 'ates me, the Squadreon Leader 'ates me and I don't think I am your favourite either. Anything else?'
I have to admit when he left and I thought what he said, I had a good chuckle.