illustrations by David Foster

Too Wimpy

We've coined plenty of nicknames for you. Let's just say they center around one theme: You'll never be featured as a "profile in courage." No, you're the one who doesn't make waves and avoids any unpleasantness. You can keep your head down only so long. Eventually, our superiors will cross that line, whether it's fleecing customers or flouting laws. And that's when you have the great decision: Stand up—or sell out and guiltily collect a check.

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