The manager said it in jest, but the new hire took the comment seriously.

經理只是開玩笑說的，但新進員工卻當真了。

During the team-building retreat, colleagues exchanged gifts in a spirit of friendly jest.

在團隊建立的員工旅遊中，同事們懷著友善玩笑的心情互相交換禮物。

Please avoid jests about delayed shipments when speaking with frustrated customers on the phone.

與不滿的顧客通電話時，請避免拿延遲出貨開玩笑。