Went a few rounds with bureaucrats who audit our travel vouchers, trying to get my money back. Frustrated beyond endurance was complaining to the boss during our regular group call:
Me: I sent them a very civil angry reply.
Boss (dryly): I saw it.
Me: They pushed me to the edges of my diplomatic ability.
Somebody on the bridge: Which is not very far.
Me: I sent them a very civil angry reply.
Boss (dryly): I saw it.
Me: They pushed me to the edges of my diplomatic ability.
Somebody on the bridge: Which is not very far.