Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 17th September 2008

Dilbert//7095, first published eighteen years ago on Wednesday 17th September 2008

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no right to opinion conversation convey useful info bonding

Official transcript

Tina says, "And then she acted as if I have no right to my opinion!"

Dilbert says, "Is the point of this conversation to convey useful information, or just to make yourself feel better at my expense?"

Tina says, "Maybe we're bonding."

Dilbert says, "Maybe not."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

AND THEN SHE ACTED AS IF I HAVE NO RIGHT TO MY OPINION!

IS THE POINT OF THIS CONVERSATION TO CONVEY USEFUL INFORMATION, OR JUST TO MAKE YOURSELF FEEL BETTER AT MY EXPENSE?

MAYBE WE'RE BONDING.

MAYBE NOT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Bonding"

Summary:

The comic strip depicts a conversation between Dilbert and his coworker, Wally. Dilbert asks Wally if he is conveying useful information or simply making himself feel better at his expense. Wally responds by saying they are bonding, implying that the conversation is not about conveying useful information but rather about building a connection between them. The conversation highlights the difference between meaningful communication and superficial bonding in the workplace.

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