George

Well, I still don't know what I'm supposed to do. I don't even know what my assignment is.

Jerry

Ask him to repeat it. Tell him there was an echo in there.

George

I can't. He's been on my case about not paying attention. Besides, it's too late, I already told him I heard him.

Jerry

You know what you do? Ask him a follow-up question. Tell him you're having trouble getting started, and you want his advice.

George

Yeah, follow-up question, that'll work.