JKM News Nov 17, 2010
Polite gesture averts Agency punch-up
Any anthropological study of the human condition will show that conflict is simply a part of life. And when close proximities combine with a high-stress working environment, the potential for friction is near-imminent.
Such was the case Monday morning as agency Art Director, Mike Bzowski, exited the kitchen with a hot cup of coffee. Unexpectedly appearing from the opposite direction was Roger Gonsalves – head of the JAN Kelley studio and known agitator. Gonsalves nearly collided with Bzowski, which surely would’ve sparked a ferocious fist fight, likely causing thousands of dollars in damage and untold injuries. However, mere moments before emotions boiled over, Gonsalves offered a simple, “Oh, sorry about that”, and all was averted.
“Sometimes, given the pace of our jobs and how much running around we do, that sort of thing can happen”, offered Gonsalves. When asked if he was worried about things escalating into a physical confrontation, he dismissed the notion as “completely absurd”.
Onlooker Geoff Redwood was less impressed with the peaceful demeanor of his agency coworkers; “Actually, I was kind of hoping something was going to happen there.”
Chris SanisloCopywriter
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