Admins

Secretary to another: So I had a dream that you and I murdered Ryan, and all I could think was I was upset because I just friended him on Facebook.

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Boss: I like your pompoms.
Secretary: Thanks, I got them for my birthday.

Oregon

Overheard by: killerwhales

Male administrative assistant on phone: It's great that I am eccentric, it means I can be deviant most of the time.

Rockville, Maryland

Overheard by: watching the clock

Sales rep, about clients coming in later: Just so you know, one of them is deaf.
Secretary: Oh. Should we have printed some of the reports in braille?

Austin, Texas

Secretary to intern: How does your cat like tuna? I mean, he's never been to the ocean before.

Houston, Texas

Overheard by: I hate my desk

Government employee to admin: Do we have any vanilla folders up here?
Admin: Let me check. No more vanilla folders. We'll have to order some more.

Department of Justice
Washington, DC

Overheard by: Tasty Office Supplies

Colleague to accounts payable admin, regarding petty cash tin: You'll be pleased to know I'll be keeping my box in my drawers from now on.

Brighton
England

Overheard by: Sorry, what?

Boss: Do you have any gum? I smell like tuna.
Secretary: Yes?
Boss: Thanks, I don't understand why I smell like tuna, I haven't eaten any today…

Reston, Virginia

Secretary: I'm going out, does anyone want anything from Fordham road?
Coworker: Are you going past a liquor store?

Fordham University
The Bronx, New York

Loud secretary on phone: Ohhh, you said “Laurie.” I thought you said “Willie Nelson.”

Manhattan, New York

Overheard by: jim from the office