Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 8th August 1999

Dilbert//3767, first published 27 years ago on Sunday 8th August 1999

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tough negotiator deal sign contract totally different conditions complained borrow briefcase no one complained

Official transcript

A salesman sits with his briefcase across from Dilbert. The salesman says, "

a tough negotiator, but I think we have a deal."

The salesman hands Dilbert a piece off paper and says, "Just sign the contract and we'll deliver the equipment."

Dilbert reads and says, "This contract is totally different from what we agreed."

The salesman thinks, "Must act suprised."

and says, "Really?"

dilbert says, "Why are you spring all these conditions on me at the last minute?"

The sales man says, "No onwe has ever complained before."

Dilbert says, "Can I borrow your briefcase for a minute?"

and takes the briefcase. The salesman says, "Um... okay."

dilbert drops the briefcase off a balcony. The salesman says, "That wasn't nice."

Dilbert says, "No one has complained before."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

YOU'RE A TOUGH NEGOTIATOR, BUT I THINK WE HAVE A DEAL.

JUST SIGN THE CONTRACT AND WE'LL DELIVER THE EQUIPMENT.

THIS CONTRACT IS TOTALLY DIFFERENT FROM WHAT WE AGREED.

MUST ACT SURPRISED.

REALLY?

WHY ARE YOU SPRINGING ALL THESE CONDITIONS ON ME AT THE LAST MINUTE?

NO ONE HAS EVER COMPLAINED BEFORE.

MAY I BORROW YOUR BRIEFCASE FOR A MINUTE?

UM OKAY.

THAT WASN'T NICE.

NO ONE HAS COMPLAINED BEFORE.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Contract"

Summary:

The comic strip follows a conversation between two men, one representing a company and the other representing a contractor. The company representative is eager to sign a contract, but the contractor is hesitant due to its complexity and the numerous clauses that could be interpreted in different ways.

Key Points:

• The company representative is pressuring the contractor to sign the contract immediately.
• The contractor is concerned about the potential for misinterpretation of the contract's clauses.
• The company representative is dismissive of the contractor's concerns, suggesting that they are being overly cautious.
• The contractor ultimately decides not to sign the contract, citing the potential risks and uncertainties associated with it.

Themes:

• The importance of clear and concise communication in business agreements.
• The need for parties to carefully review and understand the terms of a contract before signing.
• The potential consequences of rushing into a business agreement without proper consideration.

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