On the phone

Lady on phone: He’s going to the baby shower? Holy shit. I know he’s gay, but he has a penis.

825 7th Avenue
New York, New York

Overheard by: Tami D’Intern

Sales assistant on phone: What? I thought you were a boy. Well, as long as they don’t match.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Overheard by: what?

Boss man on phone with contract project manager: Hey, Julie. Do you have your clothes on yet?

Tallahassee, Florida

Overheard by: had to walk away, was laughing too loud

Angry customer, ending long rant: Why do I have to sign a form? Why can't I close it over the phone? I didn't have to sign a form to open the account.
CSR: Yes, you did.
(pause)
Angry customer: Will you e-mail it to me?

Boston, Massachusetts

A Manhole Explosion Could Ruin the Holiday

Construction manager on phone: He said the manhole was okay as long as you stayed 6 inches away from it. (pause) Yeah. We're well over 6 inches. We're almost 8. (pause) Well, send me a nasty e-mail. (laughter) Just not too nasty, I don't want to feel bad before the Thanksgiving break!

Woodland, California

Overheard by: Wonderfully Amuzed

50-something guy on important-sounding call: Well, do you have a Facebook account?

New York City, New York

Boss on phone: It needs to be beef, not candy.

Victoria, Texas

Overheard by: Diana

Coworker on phone: He is into all the stuff I am, like anal and light spanking and nibbling, and we are going to go for coffee next week.

24th Street and Park Avenue
New York, New York

Loudest woman in the office on phone: I do not want chow mein. Can you hear me now? I do not want chow mein.

Burbank, California

Guy on cell: You have to pull the door and then turn the key. (pause) Did the key break off in the lock? (pause) Look at your key. Is half of it missing?

West Jefferson
Dallas, Texas

Overheard by: Kazmeyer