Never try to teach a pig to sing : still more urban folklore from the paperwork empire /

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Dundes, Alan
Other Authors: Pagter, Carl R., 1934-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Detroit : Wayne State University Press, ©1991.
Series:Humor in life and letters.
Subjects:
Urban folklore > United States.
Xerography > Folklore.
Office practice > United States > Folklore.
American wit and humor.
Xérographie > Folklore.
Travail de bureau > États-Unis > Folklore.
Humour américain.
HUMOR > General.
American wit and humor
Office practice
Urban folklore
Xerography
United States
Libros electronicos.
Folklore
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • Abbreviations
  • A Word to the Wise
  • 1. Medical Terminology for the Layman
  • 2. The Electrocardial Guide
  • 3. Employee Evaluation Form
  • 4. Terms Used in Writing Fitness Reports
  • 5. A Glossary of Nautical Terms
  • 6. Useful Arabic Phrases
  • 7. Official Polish (Italian) Sex Quiz
  • 8. Definition of Diplomacy
  • 9. Hell!
  • 10. Patience
  • 11. God, Grant Me Patience
  • 12. The New Priest
  • 13. The Play
  • 14. The Pissed-Off Cowboy
  • 15. What Not to Name Your Dog
  • 16. Lost Dog
  • 17. Stress18. Twenty-six Ways to Relieve Stress
  • 19. Stress Diet
  • 20. Recipe for Stuffed Camel
  • 21. Elephant Stew
  • 22. Best Ever Rum Cake
  • 23. Fishin' Line
  • 24. In Honour of National Condom Week
  • 25. This ... Really Bothers You
  • 26. T-Shirt Quotes
  • Signs of the Times
  • 27. Never Try to Teach a Pig to Sing
  • 28. It's Difficult to Soar with Eagles
  • 29. The Rat Race Is Over
  • 30. Don't Drink Water
  • 31. Be Like a Duck
  • 32. A Moving Experience
  • 33. The Only Difference
  • 34. Tell Me Again
  • 35. Of Course I Want It Today
  • 36. Poor Planning37. Proper Planning
  • 38. Plan Ahead
  • 39. All Skill Is in Vain
  • 40. No Amount of Planning
  • 41. Christmas Has Been Cancelled
  • 42. The Floggings Will Continue
  • 43. When You Throw a Little Dirt
  • 44. Old Age and Treachery
  • 45. Use Your Head
  • 46. I Work Better Under Pressure!!
  • 47. Your Rush Job
  • 48. As Soon as the Rush Is Over
  • 49. We Welcome Your Problems
  • 50. We Welcome Advice
  • 51. This Office Is Open
  • 52. Employees' Cooperation
  • 53. Suppose We Refund Your Money
  • 54. Please Don't Ask for Information
  • 55. Answers Price List56. Labor Rates
  • 57. lust When I Knew All the Answers
  • 58. When I'm Right
  • 59. If We Can't Fix It
  • 60. Security is Like Virginity
  • 61. Be Sure to Work Eight Hours
  • 62. A Day Off
  • 63. I'm Tired
  • 64. This Life Is a Test
  • 65. No Physical Fitness Program
  • 66. Quitting Time
  • 67. In Case of Fire
  • 68. This Property Protected
  • 69. Be Tolerant
  • 70. People Who Think They Know Everything
  • 71. Nobody Is Perfect
  • When Things Go Wrong
  • 72. Don't Quit
  • 73. Oh No!
  • 74. Lonesome?
  • 75. What Went Wrong
  • 76. God, I Love This Place77. I'm 51 Percent Sweetheart
  • 78. Before Work/After Work
  • 79. When I Woke Up This Morning
  • 80. So You Think You Got Troubles
  • 81. Doing the Job Alone
  • 82. The Revised Revision Revised
  • 83. Dear Mr. Jefferson
  • 84. Four Score and Seven Years Ago
  • 85. All He Rites is Buzniss
  • 86. What the Admiral Wanted
  • 87. The Way You Ordered It
  • 88. The Plan
  • 89. Problem Solving Flowsheet
  • 90. Warning!
  • 91. To Err Is Human
  • 92. I Want My Data Back
  • 93. Hit Any Key to Continue
  • 94. You'll Never Get It In

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