Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 6th December 2001

Dilbert//4618, first published 25 years ago on Thursday 6th December 2001

Tags

gifts under $25 rules are rules worth $26

Official transcript

Dilbert holds a gift. He says to a salesman, "Thank you, but I can only accept gifts under $25. How much is this?"

The salesman replies, "$26."

Dilbert hands the gift back to the salesman and says, "Well, thanks anyway."

The salesman responds, "Rules are rules."

Alice is holding the gift. She says, "You're a very nice for a salesperson. But how much is this worth?"

The salesman replies slyly, "$26. Why?"

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THANK YOU, BUT I CAN ONLY ACCEPT GIFTS UNDER #25.

HOW MUCH IS THIS?

$26 WELL, THANKS ANYWAY.

RULES ARE RULES.

YOU'RE VERY NICE FOR A SALESPERSON.

BUT HOW MUCH IS THIS WORTH?

$26.

WHY?

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Gift-Giving Etiquette"

Summary:

The comic strip revolves around a salesperson who is thanked by a customer with a gift. However, the salesperson is disappointed to discover that the gift is worth only $26, which is below the expected value.

Key Points:

• The salesperson is expecting a more substantial gift, given the nature of their work.
• The customer's gesture is perceived as inadequate, highlighting the importance of considering the recipient's expectations in gift-giving.
• The comic strip humorously illustrates the complexities of social etiquette and the potential for misunderstandings in everyday interactions.

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