Unreasonable Request

“My boss introduced a new corporate policy banning visible tattoos, prompting everyone’s gaze to fall upon Pete’s intricate and somewhat eerie sleeve tattoos. The boss addressed Pete directly: “Peter, we need to discuss your tattoos.” Pete responded calmly, “Of course, boss. Should I start wearing long sleeves at work?” The boss, however, was resolute: “No, I expect you to either remove them or face termination.”

Pete expressed his disappointment, challenging the boss with a daring statement: “That’s quite unfortunate. I dare you to terminate me right now. If you’re so adamant about employees not having tattoos, perhaps you should share with everyone the one on the back of your arm, always hidden beneath a mysterious band-aid. Word has it that you have more tattoos concealed, and that would certainly make you a hypocrite.”