Seems Like a Crazy Business Venture, Though

Guy on cell in building lobby: Yeah, I googled it, and you can buy straitjackets online.

Portland, Maine

Overheard by: Jennifer

Posted on January 7, 2015
Clothes, Employees, Health & Hygiene, Internet, Maine, On the phone, Weirdness

But the Pool Doesn’t Receive Any Mail

Pool Owner: Yes, I would like you to close my pool for the winter.
Clerk: Okay, great. Where is the pool located.
Pool Owner: In our backyard.
Clerk: Yes Ma’am I appreciate that since we have never found a permit approved for a front yard pool. Now what is the address of your pool?
Pool Owner: Was that a stupid answer?

Henninger Court
Chantilly, Virginia

Overheard by: SKippyMom

Posted on January 7, 2015
Customer Service, Customers, Default, General Idiocy, On the phone, Questions, Smart Employees, Virginia

…Once I Take These Pumps Off

Receptionist on phone: I'll be shorter than a midget on his knees!

Washington Navy Yard
Washington, DC

Posted on January 7, 2015
Body Parts, Compare and contrast, Default, Health & Hygiene, On the phone, Receptionists, The Military, Washington DC

1PM Lunch

Co-worker on phone: Well, when I asked you over for lunch I asked if there was something you didn’t eat besides cheese…Well I’m just saying you should have told me you didn’t eat pork when I asked…Yes, I know you’re Jewish…Well whatever you are, you’re an idiot and a liar. You should have told me about the pork…Ew, she’s your first cousin.

622 3rd Avenue
New York, NY

Posted on January 4, 2015
Coworkers, Family, Gripes, Insults, Meals and Snacks, New York, On the phone, Outbursts, Religion

I Mean, the Dog, the Cane — What Would You Think?

Boss to client on phone: I walked her home every day for months because I thought she was blind!

1430 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Posted on January 4, 2015
Gossip, Massachusetts, On the phone

I Should Write This Stuff Down

Coworker on phone: Hi, Sally*. How you been? Working hard, or.. (cough cough)
Voice on speaker phone: Hi–you okay?
Coworker: (cough) Yes… (cough cough)
Voice: Okay, then. Well, I took a look at the accounts…
Coworker: (cough cough cough)
Voice: And I noticed our balance…
Coworker: (cough) Or hardly working?
Voice: What?

Melville, New York

Posted on January 4, 2015
Coworkers, Lies, Money, New York, On the phone, Questions

That's What You Said About the Middle Kid in Hanson!

Coworker, on phone, very authoritatively: No! The green m&m is the only woman! Nooooo!

Kansas City, Missouri

Overheard by: There's a wealth of information in my office

Posted on January 3, 2015
Coworkers, Meals and Snacks, Missouri, On the phone, Sexuality

I've Already Got the Khakis, Horn-Rimmed Glasses and Top-Siders

Male supervisor on phone to boss: Okay, I'll do the cash out today, oh and can you bring makeup tomorrow and turn me into an old woman? (pause) Great, thanks!

Olypmic Peninsula, Washington

Overheard by: great scott

Posted on January 3, 2015
Bosses, Money, Offers and requests, On the phone, Physical Appearance, Washington, Weirdness

The Longer We Discuss This, the More I Get Paid.

Lawyer to client: I'll have to file a motion to do that.
Client: Can't you just call and do that?
Lawyer: No, I'll have to file a motion, like on paper.
Client: Yeah, can't you just do it by phone?

Lima, Ohio

Overheard by: Holy Shit I went to College for this

Posted on January 3, 2015
Customers, Lawyers, Office Politics, Ohio, On the phone, Questions

Nice to See Monocles R' Us Reaching Out to Its Target Audience

Coworker on phone: Hi, how are you? (pause) I'm fine, for an aging gentleman!

Manhattan, New York

Posted on January 2, 2015
Age and ageing, Coworkers, Health & Hygiene, New York, On the phone

On the phone