Firstly, i love that he assumes that his employee DID something. Secondly, i love the act of deference. That is so true. MY CHAIR! :P And thirdly, it’s awful when you get the brush off, no explanations, feels worse than when confronted.

You just have to hold on to the fact that what goes around comes around. Works for me every time.

This felt very familiar to me. You captured the corporate culture very well with just a few words.