New Jersey

Young black woman to older Indian woman: So, India and Indiana are different?
Older Indian woman: Yes, Indiana is in America.

Panarra Bread Counter
New Jersey

Office lady #1: What time does your computer say?
Office lady #2: 3:27. Yours?
Office lady #1: 3:32.
Office lady #2: Let's follow that one.

Bayonne, New Jersey

Elderly secretary: His friend looked like…you know…one of those people who blow up planes.

3 Five Point Road
Freehold, New Jersey

Overheard by: Robert Freeman

Office manager: Tess* is not going to be in for a few days. Her mother died.
Boss: Why does everything always happen to me?

Hackensack, New Jersey

Overheard by: Gary

Co-worker: I want my job to be the guy who kicks George Bush in the face all day, only stopping to make out with him.

50 Main Street
Hackensack, New Jersey

Recently promoted office worker to supply clerk, as the latter leaves a presentation: No wonder you didn't pass high school

Rochelle Park, New Jersey

Overheard by: Blondie

PA system: Training for the new copier will begin at 11:30, training for copier at 11:30.
Partner: I think I'm gonna pass on the copy meeting, but can someone write me a memo on which green and red buttons to push?

Lawrenceville, New Jersey

Overheard by: lowly intern

Suit: Your last name is Smith. Are you related to a Nelson Smith?
Clerk: No, Smith is my marriage name. That reminds me; I need to file for divorce.

3 2nd Street
Jersey City, New Jersey

Overheard by: Hobo Whisperer

CSR on phone with daughter: My mom never picked me up when I had cramps. You’re staying at school. Period.

473 Ridge Road
Dayton, New Jersey

Overheard by: office peon

Old lady #1: One time I had a pearl necklace, and part fell down my bra.
Old lady #2: I hate when that happens.
Old lady #1: I had to reach in there and scoop it out.

Delran, New Jersey

Overheard by: Bruce Banner