Compliments

50-something man: Well, I have to tell you: for a woman in her 50s, you still look great.
50-something woman, flattered: Yeah?
50-something man: Oh, yeah. If we weren't both married, and you didn't work for me, I'd definitely try to nail ya.

Westbury, New York

Overheard by: Big Larry

American Coworker: Lets do Chinese!
Native Chinese Coworker: I know good p[l]ace!
American Coworker: Real Chinese food from real Chinese cooks?
Native Chinese Coworker: No, cooks all Puerto Rican.

11804 Cherry Grove Drive
Gaithersburg, Maryland

CEO wrapping up a video conference: I just want to thank everyone for making this the best three-way I’ve ever had!

Traverse City, Michigan

Overheard by: Admin Assistant K

Office lady to coworker: I don't mean to be offensive, but he's a handsome rapist.

Oakland, California

Overheard by: Jennifer

Coworker #1: I can’t believe he sells drugs. He just doesn’t look the type.
Coworker #2: He works in procurement. He’s probably really good at it.

Park Road
Milton, Queensland
Australia

Younger female coworker, describing new boyfriend: The thing is, I don't know if that in the long run he would be happy with me.
Older female coworker: Oh, you know what men are like. All you have to do is pat them on the head once in a while and tell them that they're wonderful and they're happy.

Portland, Oregon

Overheard by: horrified that she's right

Elderly customer to account rep/receptionist: You are my favorite call girl.

Bourbonnais, Illinois

Male boss: I want you to know that was awesomely wicked!
Female worker, just exiting ladies’ room: You can hear what people do in there?
Male boss: No! No… I meant, that e-mail you sent last week.

Kitchener, Ontario
Canadia

Overheard by: Notdaboss

Co-worker #1: Do you know what my office smelled like this morning when I came in?
Co-worker #2: What?
Co-worker #1: Play-Doh.
Co-worker #2: Ugh, gross.
Co-worker #1: No, I liked it, actually.

111 E. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Coworker on phone: Listen, there’s a lot to be said for being punched in the face.

1020 19th Street NW
Washington DC

Overheard by: I just work here