[ WP ] Far apart , and under different circumstances , people find themselves thinking or feeling the same thing

John had spent many years at his job. He started at the bottom, in the mail room. He was always punctual and did every task with excellence. He had earned promotion after promotion and he had reached his goal. Things were looking very good in his life. 
 
 Juan had spent many years at his job. He started at the bottom, as an apprentice to his father. As he learned the trade it quickly became clear that he was even more talented than the one who taught him. Together they built the family business until it had a small, but very faithful international following. But the political situation was not looking very good. 
 
 John meditated on his projected earnings while shaking hands... 
 
 Juan's hands shook as he considered the news... 
 
 `` I want to congratulate you on being the youngest partner in our firm.'' 
 
 `` I'm telling you, Castro has declared us a communist nation!'' 
 
 *'' I should buy a boat. `` *
