Synchronize !

A family was preparing to do some separate Christmas shopping at the mall. Before they split up, the father said, "Let's synchronize our watches and agree to meet in the parking lot at five o'clock sharp." The four adjusted their respective watches. Then the Daughter turned to the father, and with hand outstretched said, "O.K. Now let's all synchronize our wallets!"
Originally published November 14, 2002.