With Its Miles of White-Sand Beaches

Woman: Where is your next conference?
Hairdresser: Boston.
Woman: Oh, I love Boston.
Hairdresser: Yeah, I've never been to the East Coast before. (pauses) Well, no, I guess I have been to Kentucky.

Hays, Kansas

Posted on July 24, 2015
Customers, Employees, General Idiocy, Geography & History, Kansas, Questions

Sadly, I Suffer from Soap-Opera-Induced Amnesia

Receptionist: Thank you for calling XYZ Inc*.
Customer: Yes, I just received a call from this number on my phone. Who are you again?
Receptionist: XYC Inc. Do you..?
Customer: Oh, yeah! I ordered from you guys! Did my order come in yet?
Receptionist: I have no idea sir. What is y…
Customer: Oh, you probably need my name, huh?
Receptionist: That would help.

San Diego, California

Overheard by: Cat

Posted on July 22, 2015
California, Customers, General Idiocy, Names, On the phone, Questions, Receptionists

…While I Chug One.

HR guy: Say your name again. (pause) Beerpong? Oooh, Bierpont! Riiight… spell that?

Manhattan, New York

Overheard by: The New Guy

Posted on July 17, 2015
Customers, Drinking, Human Resources, Names, New York

Or Just Spit on Them, Like I Did With Your Soup?

Customer: Could you bring some crackers for him? (points to toddler)
Waiter: Sure, do you want me to crumble them up and throw them on the floor for him too?

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Posted on July 14, 2015
Customers, Default, Employees, Meals and Snacks, Offers and requests, Questions, Tennessee, Weirdness

Sometimes Customer Service Is Difficult to Stomach

Sales clerk on phone: So the reason I lost the baby was because he punched me in the stomach. Yes, girl! The police don't just investigate innocent people like that. (looks at coming customer) I'll call you back. (slams phone) Can I help you?

Tallahassee, Florida

Overheard by: AP

Posted on July 14, 2015
Body Parts, Crimes, Customers, Florida, Health & Hygiene, On the phone, Sales, Violence

Yahoo Serious Is No Young Einstein

Customer: I would like a cheeseburger combo, no cheese.
Cashier, looking confused, to coworker: Hey, bro… What's a cheeseburger with no cheese?
Coworker: Are you serious, man?

Irvine, California

Overheard by: Jennifer

Posted on July 13, 2015
California, Customers, Employees, Meals and Snacks, Offers and requests, Weirdness

I'll Need a Few Minutes With the Menu

Lawyer on phone with client: Where would you like to get sued first?

Huntington, New York

Overheard by: Lady Lawyer

Posted on July 12, 2015
Customers, Lawyers, New York, On the phone, Questions, Weirdness

…You're More Of a “Short and Moldy.”

Customer #1: You know what, you could be like my informant!
Customer #2: Oh? And what would my name be?
Customer #1, looking around for an idea: Your name will be “quick and easy”!
Customer #2: Excuse me?
Customer #1: Wait! I didn't mean that!

Restaurant
Connecticut