A chemist, an engineer and an economist

A chemist, an engineer and an economist are stranded on a deserted island.

They carry with them some canned food but have no means of opening the cans. The chemist suggests gathering some wood and starting a fire and then holding the cans over the heat, counting on the expanding contents to burst open the cans.

The engineer thinks it would be better to try smashing the cans open with some of the rocks lying around.

The economist begins, “Assume we had a can opener...”

-financial-freedom.com

Children’s behaviour

A property manager of single-family residence was showing a unit to prospective tenants and asking the usual questions. “Professionally employed?” he asked.

“We’re a military family,” the wife answered.
“Children?”
“Oh, yes, ages nine and twelve,” she answered proudly.
“Animals?”
“Oh, no,” she said earnestly. “They’re very well behaved.”

College Graduate

A young man landed a job at a supermarket and reported for his first day of work. When he arrived, the manager greeted him with a warm handshake and a smile and handed him a broom.

“Your first job will be to sweep out the store,” the manager said.
“But I’m a college graduate,” the young man replied indignantly.
“Oh, I’m sorry; I didn’t realise,” said the manager. “Here, I’ll show you how it’s done.”

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