171 National Boss Day (1016): “Hmmm… I have never heard of ‘National Boss Day.’ ”    051016

Q from Japanese U: “I've Qs on an American holiday. Also I see National Boss Day in mid-October in calendars, but I've never heard of it.  Do you know of this day? Thanks.”    J (050924)

A from American W:   “I heard of National Boss Day but did not realize it is in mid-October. I have a feeling most people do not recognize this day. Boss Day is another one of the days that is marked on the calendar but very few people acknowledge it. I have 6 guys working for me and I very much doubt any of them will mention National Boss day to me ( maybe I should mention it to them so they bring me presents on this day!?  J ) “ (051003)

A from American T: “I have never heard of ‘National Boss Day’, though I am not surprised that it exists, since there is a ‘Secretaries Day.’ ” (051007)

More Americans: I happened to listen to a radio talk show today. The three hostesses are saying about “ ’National Boss Day’,” “I’ve never heard of this day. “ ” Me, either. “ ” Is this day another day to give gifts?” ” Did ’National Boss Day’ start some time ago because we have “Secretary Day”?” “… I’m wondering if people give gifts to their bosses. … ”

Note: It looks like ’National Boss Day’ is not popular yet. (051010)

For more info on National Boss Day, check out < http://www.calendar-updates.com/Holidays/US/boss.htm >

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