Underlings 'presence, on the one hand, highlights the boss's position of prominence--as when they intervene in the rounds of toasts to drink on his behalf. On the other hand, the underlings also have their regular responsibilities and at any time may be called upon for data or information.
部屬作陪，一方面顯示老闆的排場，譬如要主動出面替老闆擋酒；一方面部屬也有幕僚作用，必須隨時提供資料。