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A conversation between an interviewer and an applicant.

Interviewer:   What starting salary would you like?

Applicant:       Let’s say about 10 million yen. But it depends on the

benefits.

Interviewer:     Well, we provide full medical insurance, company

pension, five-week paid holidays, a condominium, and a

car.

Applicant:        Wow, that’s great. Are you joking?

Interviewer:     Yes, of course, I am, but it is you who started joking.