Who says Americans work too hard and have no sense of humour? The Diary called one US partner recently for a quote to be met with a unusual answerphone message:

“Hi. If you are calling from outside of the USA, this is a holiday, 5th of July, Independence Day holiday, so the office is closed,” it said. “If you are calling from inside the USA, this is a holiday, 5th of July, Independence Day holiday, the office is closed, get a life.”