John, could you come to my office? I need to talk to you.
Sure. I'll be there as soon as I finish this document.
No. Come here right now.
OK.
What's the matter?
I'm sorry to say that we have to let you go, John.
Why? I work very hard.
Well, you're working very hard but not efficiently. And you don't work well with other employees.
Well, some of those other guys are not the same kind I'd like to communicate with, but if that's important to you. I'll try to get along with them.
I'm afraid it's too late. We are downsizing our workforce and you'll have to go.
It's unfair.
We can give you the option of residing rather than being fired, because it will look better on your resume when you apply for another job if you resign.
OK. I need to think about that for a while.
All right, but let me know your decision before the end of the day.