Physical Appearance

Shoe store girl #1: You look tired all the time.
Shoe store girl #2: Well, I think it’s my allergies. I’m allergic to cats and I like to rub mine on my face all the time.
Shoe store girl #1: Oh.

Northgate Mall
Seattle, Washington

Office drone: If they had Spam and Slim Jims, martians wouldn't be so short.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Admin: Can I go home after we’ve finished this bit? I don’t usually work long Fridays.
Boss: I’ve got two nephews to buy presents for and then decide what to wear for a pimps and hos party after this, and you think you’ve got problems?

Woodingdean
Brighton, United Kingdom

Graphic designer to PR guy : But I know what you mean, all black people do look the same.

Rochester, New York

Male program manager to another: Well, it's better than imagining you in spandex!
Coworker in next cubicle: At least it's not a thong.

Utah

Overheard by: Snickering Intern

Male worker: She's off, her mother just died.
Female worker: Yeah, her hair looked great today.

Deli
New Jersey

Overheard by: waiting in line

30-something female employee #1: Do you have a pink cowboy hat?
30-something female employee #2: Uh… Let me think. (pause) No, sorry.
30-something female employee #1: Oh, well. It seemed like something you would have.
30-something female employee #2: No, but you know who does have them? GT. And they're like 10 bucks there!
30-something female employee #1: Yeah! Giant Tiger, awesome!
30-something female employee #2: See, this is why I took Friday off, cause you're going to come in all pinkified…

Ottawa
Ontario
Canadia

Overheard by: Lannie

Businessman: You know, it’s so nice when you have nice pants. You want to go out of your way to do things.

512 7th Avenue
New York, NY

Hispanic coworker to founder of company: Good afternoon!
Founder of company: Oh, hey! I didn't see you. You blend in with the furniture.

Houston, Texas

Overheard by: Tiz

Gay coworker #1: The new guy is cute!
Gay coworker #2: I know, huh? Cuter than John or Ryan.
Gay coworker #1: Well, I think John is still number one on my list.
Gay coworker #2: This is why I love coming to work everyday.
Gay coworker #1: Yeaahh…me too! It's like gay Mecca here!

San Francisco, California