Witness Protection Rule #198: When Asked about Your Past, Act Stoned

Boss calling out from office: Eric*, what’s your city of birth?
Employee #1: Oh, I don’t know. I put down a variety of places.
Employee #2: You don’t know your city of birth?
Employee #1: Well, it’s either the town or the city it’s near… The place… It’s like an umbrella.
Employee #2: Oh.

–Hedge fund office, 57th & 5th

Overheard by: the silent temp