Wake Up Call

Bernard, who is noted for his gracious manners, was awakened one morning at four forty four a.m. by his ringing telephone. . .

"Your dog's barking, and it's keeping me awake," said an angry voice. Bernard thanked the caller and politely asked his name and number before hanging up.

The next morning at precisely four forty four a.m., Bernard called his neighbor back.

"Good morning, Mr. Williams.... Just called to say that I don't have a dog."


Which is a neat little joke that tells us a point - that we are often too quick to point the finger at others, without having first checked all the facts.

Imagine all the unnecessary unhappiness that would have been saved if people would just take a moment to hold back, check and ponder before deciding on an action.