So, what is it that you wanted to see me about, John?
I thought it would be good for us to have a heart-to-heart conversation.
You're unhappy with how things are going, right?
Yes, I am. But I don't want others in the company to know.
I thought we should meet outside.

Ok, so what are you thinking?
To be perfectly frank, I’ve decided that it doesn’t make sense for me to stay with the company.
You are the CEO, but I don’t agree with how you’re handling things.
I can no longer support you.
Hmm, OK, I have suspected that for quite a while.
I’m still happy to support the company if I can, of course, but I’d like to work elsewhere.
There's a start-up that has contacted me, and I’m planning to join them as soon as I can.

Are you gentlemen ready to order?
No, not yet.
Could you come back in a few minutes?
Certainly, sir.
Well, we are going to miss you.
There's nothing I can say that would change your mind?
No, it’s too late for that.
I no longer have confidence in your decisions.
Your latest business plan, for example, makes no sense at all.
It makes us weaker in the area where we are strong, and it takes us in some new areas where we can’t compete.
Well, that’s where we disagree.

So, if that’s the way you feel about it, I agree that it’s best that you work somewhere else.
Still, I hope we can count on you when we need you for something.
Sure, keep me informed and let me know if and when I can be useful.
I will.
So how do you propose that we should communicate this to the company?
I will write up something and you can review it.
I’ll make it sound as positive as possible.

Ok, thanks.
I’m sure it will come as a shock to many.
Things are already difficult enough.
I know and maybe I’m wrong.
Maybe your plan will work.
If so, I will be the first to congratulate you.
Are you ready to order?
Sure, though I don’t feel like eating much.
Waiter.
(He has suspected that there was a problem, so he isn’t surprised by the news.)