New York

Woman with bandaged finger: Ever since I cut my finger, it’s been so difficult doing stuff…typing, getting dressed, eating…
Woman with missing hand: I can’t even imagine.

1515 Broadway
New York, NY

Customer: I want to ask you about the solid wood tubing. Is that
hollow?
CSR: The Solid Wood Tubing?
Customer: Yes.
CSR: No, it is solid.
Customer: Oh, I see.

737 Main Street
Buffalo, New York

Principal: I don’t want the upgrade if it means I have to learn something new. I don’t ever want to have to learn anything new.

1123 Broadway
New York, NY

A Russian developer on the trading floor leans back in his chair, stretches his arms back, turns his head as he yawns, checks out the clock, then says, very loudly: 5 o’clock–time for porn!

270 Park Avenue
New York, NY

Office Manager: I have to leave to go to physical therapy. I’m not sure how long it will take but I’ll definitely be back before I leave.

1230 York Avenue
New York, NY

Co-worker #1: I’m waiting for your response.
Co-worker #2: I just said something!
Co-worker #1: Oh, I can’t tell when you’re talking to me or to yourself.

330 Madison Ave
New York, NY

Overheard by: LRC

Teacher: Am I going to have a job here next school year?
Principal: Only if you want to work at a school where you’re not welcome.

419 East 66th Street
New York, NY

Receptionist: Were you here on Tuesday? The smell was awful.
Worker Bee: I kind of liked it, it reminds me of my days as a firefighter.
Receptionist: I didn’t know you’re a fireman?!
Worker Bee: Well, it was in Boy Scout camp…a long time ago.

810 Seventh Ave

Co-worker #1: You need to use more tact.
Co-worker #2: Attack what?
Co-worker #1: No, tact. T-A-C-T.
Co-worker #2: What’s that?
Co-worker #1: Exactly.

845 Third Avenue
New York, NY

Guy #1: Hey, remember me? I worked with you guys before.
Guy #2: Yeah, yeah I remember.
Guy #1: Yeah, my mom called here and fired me.

272 E. Main Street
Patchogue, New York

Overheard by: Andrew G