Opportunities Today :- June 2006 Issue

Smart Business Man

 

 

A Businessman, as a defendant in a lawsuit involving large sums of money was talking to his lawyer, “If I lose this case, I will be ruined.”
“It's in the judge's hands now,” said his lawyer.
“Would it help, if I sent the judge, a box of Mithai?” Asked the businessman.
“Oh no! This judge is a man of principles. A stunt like this would prejudice him against you. He might even hold you in contempt of court. In fact, you shouldn't even smile at the judge”.
Within the course of time, the judge rendered a decision in favour of the businessman. As the businessmen left the courthouse, he said to his lawyer,”Thanks for the tip about the Mithai box. It worked!”

“I'm sure we would have lost the case if you'd sent them” said the lawyer. “But, I did send the Mithai Box to the judge” Said the businessman.
“What? You did?”
Said the lawyer, incredulously.
“Yes. That's how we won the case”
“I don't understand” said the lawyer.
“It's easy. I sent the Mithai to the judge, but enclosed our opponent's business card”
Experience mixed with intelligence will always triumph