What goes around ...

I met one of my arrogant sh*thead friends yesterday. This guy had always pretended that I didn't exist. He comes from a rich family, and he thinks that everyone else is scum or inferior. I remember driving him around in my ancient Honda Civic without getting a word of thanks from him. Well, here's how our recent conversation turned out:

Me: Hi XX, how are you doing?
XX: I'm doing fine. Are you still in the same dead-end job as you were before?
Me: Errr ... What do you mean? I'm coaching PISA Swimming Team.
XX: I see. So you're still in the same dead-end job. *laughs*

I grit my teeth at this point, knowing that he was still the same assh*le that I had known many years ago.

Me: So, what are you doing at the moment?
XX: I'm a supplier for the top GPs and hospitals in Penang. I provide them with all essential medicines and pharmaceutical aids.

At this point, I realize that his reply has been well-rehearsed. Perhaps too well-rehearsed. I decide to probe further.

Me: Oh ... so, you're a pharmacist?
XX: No, but I cater for the GPs', pharmacists' and hospitals' individual and respective needs, I provide them with the essential drugs and equipment in order for them to fulfill their duties.

Ok, I know bullsh*t when I hear it. This was very good bullsh*t.

Me: So you're a salesman?
XX: My job is more than just sales. I promote goods and recommend drugs and medicines which are better than that proposed by my competitors.

There was a long pause here. So I pressed on with my previous question.

Me: So you're a salesman.
XX: Yes.

Bingo.

Just a friendly reminder to all those reading this: today, you could be at the top, but tomorrow, you could be skimming the bottom. So be humble. It doesn't hurt to be so.