Delia_G

Why were so few people going to the on-board restaurant? Was there something wrong with the quality of food served, or was it just expensive?

What are some of the unexpected dynamics of penguin society that you witnessed?

Also, how intelligent were they, generally (compared to both us and other birds)?

Tbh you're right, it's not the same thing at all. The terms have very different connotations. Fired = termination (usually due to something that's your fault, like incompetence). Laid off = downsizing.