Massachusetts

Manager #1: I really respect the fact that Bill Clinton was a Rhodes scholar. It shows how intelligent he is.
Manager #2: Yeah, me too. I’m terrible with maps. I respect anyone who can read one.

870 Winter Street
Waltham, Massachusetts

Manager: Sounds good. I asked Roger* for his unsolicited feedback on this, so that will be helpful.

42 South Street
Hopkinton, Massachusetts

Interviewer: Do you have a middle initial?
Applicant: Nope. I got a whole middle name. John.

Attleboro, Massachusetts

Little girl #1: I love you! How do you spell ‘you?’ Is it Y-E-S?
Little girl #2: Nuh-uh. [Pause] Y-O-U.
Little girl #1: Ohhh. How do you spell ‘I love you tonight’?

Greenfield, Massachusetts

Overheard by: Lea

Serious cubicle dweller: I am going to google “num num panda” and get back to you on this…

Waltham, Massachusetts

Overheard by: LP

Boss: This project is pretty ugly, so I’m giving it to you.
Employee: Aw, I didn’t get you anything.

60 State Street
Boston, Massachusetts

Coworker: Anita*, you’re dull! I mean, reflectively speaking.

25 Winthrop Street
Worcester, Massachusetts

Salesmen on phone with client: I did steroids in college, so I understand where you're coming from.

Plymouth, Massachusetts

Law clerk: I was taking international law because I think the world is becoming more global.

Cambridge Street
Boston, Massachusetts

Boss: I’m pretty much unavailable all afternoon since I have to go to the funeral, but if you really need me, you can call me between the church and the cemetary.

Boston, Massachusetts