Subj : Re: Accomplishments, math (was: How much should I charge for fixed-...)
To   : comp.programming,comp.lang.java.programmer,comp.lang.lisp
From : alex.gman
Date : Thu Aug 25 2005 06:31 am

Imagine Robert Maas selling T-shirts near Fisherman's Wharf.

Customer: How much is this one?
Robert: How much what? I can not parse your English.
Customer: How much money does this T-shirt cost?
Robert: As much as you will agree to pay me for it.
Customer: OK, how much do you want for it?
Robert: As much as possible
Customer: Grrrr. What's the least amount of money you would agree to
sell it to me for?
Robert: Only an idiot would reveal this during price negotiations. Do
you think I'm an idiot?
Customer: Yes!
Robert: That's libel! I can sue you now.

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