An Italian, an Irishman and a Chinese fellow are hired at a construction site. The foreman points out a huge pile of sand and says to the Italian guy, ‘You're in charge of sweeping.’ He then turns to the Irishman. ‘You're in charge of digging.’ Finally, he turns to the Chinaman. ‘And you're in charge of supplies. Now, I have to leave for a little while. I expect you guys to make a dent in that pile.’ Two hours later, the foreman returns to find the pile of sand untouched, and the Italian and Irishman standing nearby looking sheepish. ‘Why didn't you sweep any off it?’ he asks the pair. The Italian looks at him. ‘We didn’t have a broom or shovel. You said the Chinese guy was in charge of supplies, but he disappeared and I couldn't find him.’ Annoyed, the foreman storms off to find the errant Oriental. Just then, the Chinaman leaps out from behind the pile of sand. ‘Supplies!’ he yells.