Translating jokes is very interesting.

Smith went to the front hall to meet his supervisor. "Boss," he said, "we are going to do some cleaning at home tomorrow. My wife needs my help to clean the attic and garage and move things." "We are short of hands, Smith," the boss replied. "I can't give you a day off." "Thanks, boss," Smith said. "I knew I could count on you!"

Smith went to the front hall to meet his boss. "Boss," he said, "we are going to do some heavy housework at home tomorrow. My wife needs me to help move things in the attic and garage." "We are short of people, Smith," replied the boss. "I can't give you a day off." "Thank you, boss," Smith said. "I know I can count on you!"