Shlomo the builder has an employment contract that states he is to be paid weekly for a job that is going to last at least 12 months. One Friday, after he’s been paid, Shlomo goes to his boss and shows him the cheque he’s been given.
“This is £100 less than I should have been paid,” says Shlomo.
“I know,” replies his boss, “last week I overpaid you £100 and you said nothing.”
Embarrassed, Shlomo says, “Well, I don’t mind an occasional mistake. But when it gets to be a habit, I feel I have to call it to your attention.”
Credit: David Minkoff, A Word In Your Eye