Boss: (Yelling) Johnny! Report to my office right now!
Johnny: Yes, sir!
Boss: I heard you were arguing with a customer who just left. Haven’t I told you a thousand times—the customer is always right? Do you understand?
Johnny: Yes, sir! The customer is always right.
Boss: Then why were you arguing with him?
Johnny: He called you stupid and an idiot, sir!
Boss: That’s unacceptable! How did you respond?
Johnny: I said, “You’re right.”
Conclusion:
Johnny’s quick-witted response pokes fun at the age-old adage, “The customer is always right,” proving that sometimes literal interpretation—and a little humor—can turn the tables in the cleverest way.