As they left the conference room, Patrick, a systems designer , said, “Let’s all read the proposal and get together about 9 o’clock tomorrow morning
to figure out who needs to do what.”
Ivana overheard Patrick’s comment, and she piped in, “Tomorrow! Maybe you didn’t hear me say how important this project is. I suggest you read the proposal now,and get together this afternoon or evening.”
Ester, a programmer spoke up , “ I have an appointment with my obstetrician this afternoon for my six-month checkup.”
Ivana snapped, “Well, you’II just have to reschedule it. The baby’s not due for three more month anyway. What’s the big deal? My mother delivered five children with a midwife, no doctor, and we all survived.”