In a previous role I worked for an American Corporate. When we were having a visit from some board level US execs there was an instruction that all desks had to be completely clear, nothing on cupboard tops. etc. My office was tidy but inevitably in IT it wasn't spotless.
The FD walked in, looked around, and said, "It's good to see someone works around here!"
We got on very well after that except he never forgave me for having a Range Rover (albeit an elderly one) as he'd only been able to afford a Ford Expedition with his bonus.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
