Quote from Michael Scott in The Negotiation
Jan: What's wrong with you? Michael Scott: I don't know. Was a weird day. I accidentally cross-dressed. And then Darryl made me feel bad for not making any money. And then I had to ride up here with stupid Toby. And then your assistant is all young and hot and I- Jan: Okay, Michael. I can offer you a 12-percent raise, but you have got to ask for 15. Michael Scott: That's ridiculous. I'm never going to- Jan: No, just I just need you to ask for it so I can record that you asked for it. Okay? Michael Scott: Ah. So... All right, Levinson, here's the rub. I would like a 15-percent raise. Jan: No, but we can offer you 12. Michael Scott: But you just said 15.