Hi Amanda , how are you ? I've missed working with you and the whole gang since my transfer last week .
happiness
user
We've missed you too . The office just isn't the same without you . How is your new job ?
happiness
assistant
It's great . I really get to focus on what I like to do and everyone has been very nice and welcoming . However , I'm having a small problem with my new colleagues .
happiness
user
What happened ?
neutral
assistant
Well , three people are celebrating their birthdays this month and the policy here is for everyone to contribute ten dollars to a card and cake for each person .
neutral
user
Wow , so you'll be out thirty dollars on your first week at work !
happiness
assistant
I know . It is a lot of money and I haven't gotten to know any of the people celebrating their birthdays well enough yet . At our old department , it was only three dollars for each birthday and there were only ten of us .
neutral
user
Well , every department is different . You wouldn't want your new co-workers to think you're a Grinch , right ?
neutral
assistant
What is that ?
neutral
user
A Grinch is a person who spoils the mood at a happy occasion by being selfish or unenthusiastic . You know - a party proper .
neutral
assistant