Boss to a client on conference call: Why don't you come here? There's nothing like smelling whiteboard markers together.
Bellevue, Washington
Overheard by: theredheaddiva
Boss to a client on conference call: Why don't you come here? There's nothing like smelling whiteboard markers together.
Bellevue, Washington
Overheard by: theredheaddiva
Boss: Don’t do as I do. In fact, don’t even do as I say.
2807 Gulf Freeway
Houston, Texas
AP manager trying to decide on a vacation destination: I don't get it: why do you need a passport for Mexico but not Hawaii, when Mexico is just right there and Hawaii is a 16-hour flight?!
Midtown
Manhattan, New York
Overheard by: facepalm
Frazzled boss: Today has been just awful.
Concerned coworker: I know, hun. (in a hushed tone) Do you want a Xanax?
Frazzled boss: Oh, god, no…thank you…I have my own supply. (in hushed tone) And I've already had several.
New York City, New York
HR rep: We'll go around the room, and I'd like you to introduce yourself and give tell us something about you.
Supervisor: Hello, my name is John, and I rule this lab with an iron fist.
Montreal
Canadia
Female account manager: Kevin*, maybe you know this. I've been asking everyone and no one wants to tell me. What is a “pearl necklace?”
Kevin* (gay HR director): Oh, boy. Shut the door, please.
Manhattan, New York
Overheard by: Juan Chung
General Manager: Let’s not forget that this week is World Breastfeeding Week.
34705 W 12 Mile Road
Farmington Hills, Michigan
Overheard by: Rebecca L Jones
Boss to assistant: Well, we’re not going to fire you, because you’d like that too much.
Calgary, Alberta
Canadia
Overheard by: Sir Rugo
Boss, reading random facts to assistant: A turtle can breathe through its butt!
Assistant: I may not inhale, but I certainly exhale from there.
Coronado, California
Manager, shaking leg after a slapping fart: Oh, that had a little meat to it…
Circle Centre Mall
Indianapolis, Indiana
Overheard by: Shatmandu
