I guess some things will never change. I hired a temp while my 

secretary was on maternity leave. Trying to arrive at an 

agreeable wage, I asked what she expected to earn.

She said, "Well... the minimum I could work for is $400 a week."

I told her I'd give her that much with pleasure. 

She shook her head and replied, "With pleasure, it'll be $600 

a week."