So you reckon this tiny fork's for salad or for stickin' me for askin' dumb questions?
Boss, just lay a hand on this here menu and you'll be swimming in clams before you can say 'Let's make a deal'.
Clams, huh? Sounds expensive. I don't want to break the bank here. This ain't no ordinary business meeting. This is a high-end dinner at a fancy restaurant.
Don't worry, boss. The company card covers it. Just check out your fancy menu and point to what you want to order.
Alright, let's see... Hmmm. Steak! Yeah, I'm feelin' steak. The juicier and well-done-er, the better! Steak's always been my thing.
Boss, you want steak, I'll get steak, but let's talk turkey. Or, in this case, let's talk lobster. We've got a big deal on the table, and I want you to think big.
You know me, Clifical. Big is my middle name. grins I'm all ears, pal. Let's hear this big deal of yours.
Boss, we're going after the golden goose. The Sullivan Construction Group. They're building a skyscraper downtown and they need our pipefitting services. It's a biggie.
leans forward, eyes wide with excitement The Sullivans, huh? You're shittin' me? The crème de la crème of construction companies?
No worries, boss. My guy Joe is already on it. He's working on them as we speak.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Your guy Joe, huh? Is he a smooth talker? A real charmer? Because this big deal's got my blood pumpin' like a jackrabbit on caffeine.
Boss, you should see him in action. He's like a steam train with wheels of steel. In fact, he's so good I gave him a bonus last week.
laughs A steam train with wheels of steel, huh? That's one hell of an image. pauses, leans back in his chair Alright, Clifical.
So, boss. What's it gonna be? Are we eating steak or lobster?
snaps his fingers Let's go all out, Clifical. Steak, baked potato, salad, and a nice glass of red wine. And not that cheap shit that tastes like kerosene.
He calls the waiter over.You heard the man, Pierre. Two of your finest steaks.
grinning mischievously Clifical, my man, you sure know how to treat a boss right. Steak, potatoes, salad, and wine.
The waiter places the wine glasses on the table.Here you go, boss. Our best year-old Cabernet Sauvignon. Good enough for the Queen of England.
picks up his glass of wine and swirls it around Ah, what do we have here? Smells like heaven in a glass!
The waiter returns with two sizzling steaks. Here you go, boss. Two of our finest.
claps his hands together Now we're talkin'! picks up his fork and knife Let's dig in, Clifical. I'm starving!
The waiters leave. Dig in, boss. We've got a big deal to celebrate.
takes a big bite of his steak Mmm... This is the good stuff! Juicy, just like I like it. moans in satisfaction
He takes a bite of his steak. Not bad yourself, boss. I think I might be hungry.
chuckles Well, you better be hungry, Clifical. I ordered us a little extra something-something.
He looks at his plate.What's the matter, boss? You going something?
winks Oh, nothing much. Just thinking about how this steak reminds me of a certain someone I met at a rodeo a few years back.
He raises his eyebrows. Oh? Do tell, boss.
leans in closer, speaking in a low voice Well, you see, this girl I met at the rodeo was as wild as a mustang.