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Earlier today I was in a meeting with several people at the manufacturing plant where I work. There is an engineer in a high level director role that is known for screwing things up, but has a wealth of knowledge and experience (30 years) in the industry.
He made a handful of huge mistakes on a project he was managing and was over budget and behind schedule. He had to give an update on the project today at the meeting. In front of an audience of maybe 5 people he tries to make up some facts, lie about goals dates, timelines, etc. He make an ass of himself in front of the group. Someone calls out another huge blunder he made which was not readily known by everyone in the group. His face turns red and he starts getting angry.
As soon as he starts to get angry and defensive, I burst out laughing. I am talking about an uncontrollable belly laugh that I could not stop. I excused myself from the meeting for five minutes. When I return I just start laughing again.
Have you ever had an episode of laughter at an inappropriate time? Please tell.
He made a handful of huge mistakes on a project he was managing and was over budget and behind schedule. He had to give an update on the project today at the meeting. In front of an audience of maybe 5 people he tries to make up some facts, lie about goals dates, timelines, etc. He make an ass of himself in front of the group. Someone calls out another huge blunder he made which was not readily known by everyone in the group. His face turns red and he starts getting angry.
As soon as he starts to get angry and defensive, I burst out laughing. I am talking about an uncontrollable belly laugh that I could not stop. I excused myself from the meeting for five minutes. When I return I just start laughing again.
Have you ever had an episode of laughter at an inappropriate time? Please tell.