Inspiring Story
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!”
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1. "..I’m very satisfied with.."The
synonym with the underline word is..
a. dejected
b. upset
c. choked
d. disillusioned
e. contented
2. "..with more perseverance.."
The antonym with the underline word is..
a. persistence
b. diligence
c. disappointed
d. fulfilled
e. tenacity
3. The boy
was disillusioned with his work. True or False?
4. Why did the boy ask lady for a job?
5. What did you learn from the story?