…Fox News Needs to Have Some Employees on Its Payroll.

Hotel clerk #1 to another, after seeing tv news report: Can you believe someone left that secret iPhone at a bar?
Hotel clerk #2: Well, not all the stupid people work here.

Manhattan, New York

Overheard by: Jasper

Posted on April 15, 2015
Coworkers, General Idiocy, Insults, New York, Technology, TV

It Takes a Lot to Ruffle a New Yorker's Feathers

Skinny middle-aged man to large middle-aged receptionist: May I borrow your phone?
Receptionist: Sure, sugar.
Skinny middle-aged man, after calmly speaking with another doctor: And when I get there, I'm going to crap on your desk! (to receptionist) Thank you for letting me borrow your phone.
Receptionist: You're welcome, sugar.

Gastroenterology Office
Manhattan, New York

Overheard by: the intern

Posted on April 15, 2015
Doctors, Medical, New York, Offers and requests, On the phone, Receptionists, Threats, Violence

But It Reads at a 40-Year-Old's Level

Office lady, answering about her age: A lady never tells. My box is 30-35.

Brooklyn, New York

Overheard by: casayoto

Posted on April 14, 2015
Age and ageing, Body Parts, Education, Employees, New York, Sexuality

Better Ask Somebody Your Own Age, Kiddo

Six-year-old girl at front desk: Do I look sexy?

1 Main Street
Valhalla, New York

Overheard by: Switters

Posted on April 14, 2015
Kids, New York, Possible Sexual Harassment, Questions

We’re Very Attached to Old Gloria, with Her Wacky Pink Cord and All Those Friendly Buttons

Coworker: Gloria* is actually the name of the person’s phone we’re replacing.

727 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, New York

Posted on April 13, 2015
Coworkers, Default, Names, New York

…I'm a Little Bit Cautious About Dabbling in This Black Magic!

Sales VP on speakerphone to assistant: Can I find a word in an Excel file?
Assistant: Yes, use control + f.
Sales VP: Okay, so control and then hold the f key?
Assistant: Yes.
Sales VP: Oh, okay, that worked!

Manhattan, New York

Posted on April 12, 2015
Bosses and Underlings, New York, Questions, Sales, Technology, Words

And Why Can’t They Control Their Tendency to Generalize?

Asian girl hanging up phone: Why can’t Asian people speak English?!

133 East 13th Street
New York, New York

Posted on April 12, 2015
Bimbettes, Language barrier, New York

This Is Exactly How Patrick Stewart Got Started, I Swear

Producer on phone with actor she wants to put in taco suit: We’re a little ways from Shakespeare in the Park, I know…

110 Leroy Street
New York, New York

Posted on April 11, 2015
Hiring & Firing, New York, On the phone

The Next Six Months Should Be Fun

Manager: Because your job can be done more efficiently and less expensively overseas, you are being laid off. However, your particular layoff will be delayed for five months because the work you do on your contract cannot be done overseas. Your projected end date will be 10/31.
Employee: Um, please repeat that, and think about it while you do so.
Manager (after repeating): Oh. Um, sorry.

Upstate New York

Posted on April 10, 2015
Bosses, Employees, Hiring & Firing, New York, Time Management, Words

What Happens When Your Work Is Overseen by a Sandmanager

Coworker #1: Oh my god, I'm so tired, can we get coffee?
Coworker #2: Sure, I'll just finish this… (phone rings)
Coworker #1, answering phone: Good morning, Melody sleeping!

White Plains, New York

Overheard by: V

Posted on April 9, 2015
Coworkers, Feelings, Meals and Snacks, New York, Words