A woman with a clipboard approaches a man’s desk at a council office in Bradford
Majed: I think I gave you money for your half marathon a while ago, didn’t I?
Nancy: No. You just said you would.
Majed: I’m pretty sure I did.
Nancy: I have one column on my spreadsheet for people who say they will and another for those who actually do.
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