Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 15th October 2010

Dilbert//7853, first published sixteen years ago on Friday 15th October 2010

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meeting customers trust board write lie raise hand business

Official transcript

The Boss says, "How can we rebuild the trust of our customers? Let's brainstorm."

Dilbert says, "We could stop using misleading benchmark tests to sell shoddy products that have hidden costs."

The Boss says, "I heard someone say 'lie.' Let's write that one down."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

HOW CAN WE REBUILD THE TRUST OF OUR CUSTOMERS? LET'S BRAINSTORM.

Trust WE COULD STOP USING MISLEADING BENCHMARK TESTS TO SELL SHODDY PRODUCTS THAT HAVE HIDDEN COSTS.

I HEARD SOMEONE SAY "LIE." LET'S WRITE THAT ONE DOWN.

Trust

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AI Analysis

Title: "The Cost of Trust"

Summary:

This 'Dilbert' comic strip revolves around the theme of trust and its implications in a business setting. The story begins with a manager, Dilbert, questioning how to rebuild customer trust. He suggests brainstorming ideas, but the employees' responses are unhelpful, focusing on selling shoddy products at low costs rather than addressing the root issue.

The manager then proposes writing "Lie" on the whiteboard, implying that honesty is the best approach. However, this idea is met with skepticism, and the employees seem more interested in finding ways to deceive customers rather than building genuine trust.

The comic strip highlights the challenges of rebuilding trust in a business environment, where employees may prioritize short-term gains over long-term relationships with customers. It also touches on the importance of honesty and transparency in maintaining trust and credibility.

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