Austin Elliott

[Bill Moore, Esq. @lawyer_memes]

A junior said "Good morning" to me in the elevator.

I checked my watch.

It was 11:00 AM.

I looked at him.

"It's almost lunch," I said.

"You're three hours late to the concept of morning."

He tried to explain he'd been at his desk since 7.

I interrupted and told him accuracy matters more than intent.

I emailed his reviewer suggesting he take a CLE on time management.

He apologized later.

I didn't reply.

I forwarded the apology to HR as proof of his inefficiency.

Greetings are risky.

He learned an important lesson.

Never speak to a partner in the elevator.

Unless spoken to.