Scene: A man sits around a hotel conference room table during a presentation being given by his boss to multiple high level executives (levels much higher than the man's own), expecting at any minute he'll be called upon to answer some questions, and he's sure if he makes a good impression it will do wonders for his career. A hotel-provided hospitality waitress is making the rounds with some drinks and snacks.
WAITRESS: [Whispering] Can I get you something to drink, sir?
MAN: [Paying attention to presentation, he simply shakes his head no.]
WAITRESS: [Whispering a little louder] Sir? Something to drink?
MAN: [He shakes his head no again and motions her away.]
WAITRESS: [A little louder] Drink, sir?
MAN: [Whispers] No.
WAITRESS: Are you sure?
MAN: Nothing to drink, please.
WAITRESS: It's provided free of charge.
MAN: [Getting very frustrated] I'm trying to pay attention. Please.
WAITRESS: Sir, did you hear what I said? It's free.
MAN: [Still whispering, but much louder now] I don't want anything!
WAITRESS: Not even a glass of water?
MAN: No.
WAITRESS: Not even water? Nothing.
MAN: No water. Nothing!
WAITRESS: You aren't thirsty at all?
MAN: [Still whispering, though much louder now. A few people are turning to look.] Look, okay, fine, I'll have some water. Please just get me some water and let me pay attention.
WAITRESS: Just water? I have all sorts of soda and juices. I mean, if you're thirsty you might as well get what you want.
MAN: Just water. I just want water!
WAITRESS: Are you sure?
MAN: Yes, I am absolutely, positively sure all I want to drink is water!
WAITRESS: Okay, one water coming right up.
[Pause]
WAITRESS: Can I get you a snack as well?
MAN: [yelling] GODDAMN IT I DON'T WANT ANY GODDAMN SNACK!
[Everyone in the conference room is silent, staring at the man. The man is horrified. After a long pause the man's boss continues giving the presentation.]
THE END
Note: This actually happened to me once, except for the very last bit with the yelling.
