I used to run a construction crew and every no and then I would look one of my men dead in the eye with a very serious expression and say:
"You did exactly what I told you and it is NOT what I wanted."
It always produced a return expression of consternation -- until they realized it was just dry humor.
"You did exactly what I told you and it is NOT what I wanted."
It always produced a return expression of consternation -- until they realized it was just dry humor.