Self Appraisal A little boy went to a telephone booth which was at the cash counter of a store and dialed a number. The store-owner observed and listened to the conversation: Boy : \"Lady, Can you give me the job of cutting your lawn? Woman : (at the other end of the phone line) \"I already have someone to cut my lawn.\" Boy : \"Lady, I will cut your lawn for half the price than the person who cuts your lawn now.\" Woman : I\'m very satisfied with the person who is presently cutting my lawn. Boy : (with more perseverance) \"Lady, I\'ll even sweep the floor and the stairs of your house for free. Woman : No, thank you. With a smile on his face, the little boy replaced the receiver. The store-owner, who was listening to all this, walked over to the boy. Store Owner : \"Son... I like your attitude; I like that positive spirit and would like to offer you a job.\" Boy : \"No thanks, Store Owner : But you were really pleading for one. Boy : No Sir, I was just checking my performance at the job I already have. I am the one who is working for that lady I was talking to!\" This is called \"Self Appraisal\"