Kate, will you please make ten copies of this report?
I'd like to, but the photocopier is out of order.
Then use the xerox machine.
It broke down one year ago.
Oh, forget it then. Hey, I told you to put the files on the in tray, not on my desk.
The pile is over ten feet high. I am afraid it will fall all over and bury you underneath it if I put this file on top of it.
Very funny. What's wrong with you today? You are my secretary and you are not supposed to talk to me in that tone of voice. Do you know that?
What do you expect? I've been working for you for three years, and you've never given me a holiday. I don't feel well today, because I have a terrible headache. I am not in the mood for being gentle and polite. If you can't stand it, it's your problem. I am not going to change, because I think it suits you best.
Keep your voice down, Kate. I know you've had a hard day today, but you should at least show some respect for me. If you really don't feel well, go home. There isn't much work today anyway.
I apologize for forgetting myself, but I do need some time off.