How Not to Succeed in Business

I'm crammed in the elevator with about 6 people, holding a Starbucks cup, standing next to a person of high distinction in the company -- like, the highest possible distinction. He jokingly turns to me and says, "Is that my latte?"

"Uh, no." I say, "It's dirty coffee."

"Dirty?"

"Black." I mutter. "Black."

I have NEVER in my life called coffee dirty. Way to start the day!