Consultants

Investor: Forget about it, I’ve got to go, because it’s almost Shabbos.
Realtor: What happens when the sun goes down? Are you, like, a vampire or something?
Investor: We just chill.

Cleveland, Ohio

CSR picking up discarded empty box: It would come in handy, even if we never used it.

Laurel House, Old Dover Road
Canterbury, Kent
England

Overheard by: John Dunmore

Flight attendant: … We don’t expect a change in cabin pressure, but if it does occur, a designer oxygen mask will be released in front of you. Secure the mask on yourself first, then, if you are traveling with children, put a mask on the child with the most potential, then put a mask on the other one…
Mother passenger: [Gasps, horrified.]Flight attendant: … This is a non-smoking flight, but if you do decide to smoke, we will have you reseated on the wing of the plane where you can watch our feature presentation of Bye Bye Birdie or Gone with the Wind

Southwest Airlines flight from Kansas City, Missouri, to Tampa, Florida

Overheard by: Jessica

Consultant on phone: When you fill out this skills assessment form you may find you have skills you don’t have.

Ottawa, Ontario
Canadia

Overheard by: Frumious Bandersnatch

Paralegal: What can I get you guys?
Consultant: Just a coffee.
Young consultant: Could I get a white mocha latte, please?
Head lawyer: Where do you think this is, LA?

Law firm, Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois

Specialist: Did you know that one of the most recognizable smells is the smell of crayons?
Manager: What about glue?

2700 W Plano Parkway
Dallas, Texas

Overheard by: soolka

Grandma to stranger: Meth is way worse than heroin.
Granddaughter: What?
Grandma: Oh. Ummm, nothing, honey… Nevermind. Aren’t we here to gamble and drink?

Caesars, Indiana

Overheard by: Fatty

Interview consultant: Always be aware of what you are saying during an interview. I have seen interviews fall apart over a single word.
Student: Like what word?
Interview consultant: The word was fuck.

4801 Mass. Ave NW, Washington DC, American University, Washington College of Law
Washington, DC

Stylist on phone: Oh, I gave you the wrong phone number…. So is that like a fact-smile? A fact-smile. It says here the fact-smile number is 312-555-1234*.

South Loop
Chicago, Illinois

Overheard by: waiting for a haircut

Consultant on phone: Is a part of the transition plan cloning yourself?

330 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario