Business English: Emotions in the Workplace

<Emotions Scenario 2: surprised, angry, jealous, disgusted, guilty> Near the espresso machine in a sleek, glass-walled office hallway. Mark: Did you hear the news? The boss just officially killed the "Green Energy" project. It's over. Alice: (Almost dropping her mug) What? I am surprised! We were already in the final testing phase. How could they just stop now? Mark: They moved the entire budget to Jack's Al department. I'm so angry because we worked countless nights to make that deadline, and for what? Nothing! Alice: Jack? To be honest, I'm jealous of him. He gets every resource he asks for, and he hasn't even finished his initial project proposal yet. Mark: What makes me feel disgusted, though, is the rumor that Jack only got the funding because he's the CEO's cousin. It's pure cronyism. It's not fair. Alice: (Sighing and looking away) Actually... now I feel guilty. Yesterday, when Jack came to me with a technical question about his code, I intentionally gave him the wrong data because I was so frustrated. Mark: (Staring at her, wide-eyed) Wow. I'm surprised to hear that from you, Alice. I didn't think you had it in you. Stare