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Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 16th June 2003

Dilbert//5175, first published 23 years ago on Monday 16th June 2003


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international sales call dress one level above customer cherub lighting bolt vatican overdress


Official transcript

Dilbert is sitting at his computer. The Boss approaches and says, "I need you to go on an international sales call."

Dilbert asks, "How should I dress?"

The Boss responds, "Salespeople should dress one level above the customer."

Dilbert is dressed like God. He has a lightning bolt in one hand and a cherub staff in the other. He asks Dogbert, "What's better - the cherub or the lightning bolt?"

Dogbert responds, "Take both. You can't overdress at the vatican."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

I NEED YOU TO GO ON AN INTERNATIONAL SALES CALL.

HOW SHOULD I DRESS?

SALESPEOPLE SHOULD DRESS ONE LEVEL ABOVE THE CUSTOMER.

WHAT'S BETTER - THE CHERUB OR THE LIGHTNING BOLT?

TAKE BOTH.

YOU CAN'T OVERDRESS AT THE VAT- ICAN.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

The title of this comic strip is "Dress Code".

The comic strip depicts a conversation between a salesperson and a manager. The salesperson asks how to dress for an international sales call, and the manager responds by saying that salespeople should dress one level above the customer. The salesperson then asks what is better - the cherub or the lightning bolt, and the manager replies that they can't overdress at the Vatican.

The comic strip is humorous and lighthearted, poking fun at the idea of dressing appropriately for different situations. It also touches on the theme of professionalism and the importance of making a good impression. Overall, the comic strip is a relatable and entertaining take on the challenges of dressing for work.

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