Massachusetts

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

Worker bee #1: Your car doesn’t get very good mileage, does it?
Worker bee #2: Well, it gets 21 on the highway.
Worker bee #1: Do you do any highway driving?
Worker bee #2: No, not really.

Main Street
Spencer, Massachusetts

Overheard by: Paul Skarmeas

Travel agent: The fact that there are a lot of prostitutes there is not my fault.

Boston, Massachusetts

IT minion, about boss: He started talking to me about Star Trek. I don't know why he thought I'd want to talk about that. I was wearing my Star Wars shirt. I mean, different universe!

Boston, Massachusetts

Intern: I'd tap that.
Boss: What?!
Intern: I mean…I'd like to talk about mutual funds with that.

Boston, Massachusetts