The Hump Day Humor-Gram,  November 21, 2007    Issue Number 239

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1. World Hello Day  

Today is “World Hello Day” – a day in which you are encouraged 
to say hello to at least ten new people. Although it sounds a 
bit trite, the day actually began in response to the 
Israeli-Egyptian conflict in the fall of 1973. Hello Day is 
recognized in 180 countries, and is meant to demonstrate the 
importance of establishing communication (vs. force) with each 
other as means towards securing peace in the world. 

Since the mandate here at the old Hump Day is to help foster
more inspiring workplaces, I think we should add an element
of fun to World Hello Day. So here are a few ideas:  

- encourage everyone on your team to wear a “Hello My Name 
is . . .” nametag all day until they return home. 
- hold a quick contest to see who can say Hello in the most 
languages. 
- hold a contest to see who on your team can get the 
highest number of “hellos” returned back to them by the end
of the workday.   
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2. Mike's Fun at Work Tip  

Hold a “board game” luncheon every Friday or once a month,
where people can square off in a friendly tournament of 
Yahtzee or Scrabble.  
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3. Quote of the Week

“Life is a tragedy when seen in close up, but a comedy in long 
shot.” Charlie Chaplin 
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4. It's a Wacky, Wacky, World  

A poll of HR executives asked them to share the weirdest job
pitches they had ever received. The responses included: a 
woman who sang all the answers in her job interview; a man who 
delivered his cover letter verbally as a rap song; a man who 
said he was allergic to unemployment; and a person who brought 
his mommy to the interview and let her do all the talking. 

Happy Hump Day. Remember, suppressing laughter can lead to 
uncomfortable bouts of gas and indigestion, so keep laughing!  
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Copyright Michael Kerr, 2007. mike@mikekerr.com  www.mikekerr.com