Speakerphone: …but then they said my trial was rescheduled for December 3rd, and then the other day I got a notice that said it was for December 1st and I just wanted to tell [Leslie] that they’re changing it.
Secretary: Um, okay, sorry, but the 3rd of December is a Saturday. Speakerphone: I’m not going to argue with you! I’m just telling you what they said!
Secretary: Um, ok.
3 South Pinckney Street
Madison, Wisconsin
Overheard by: temp drone
Receptionist on phone: Are your panties un-bunched?!
55th Street and 3rd Avenue
New York, New York
British receptionist, over intercom: I just found a water bottle in the toilet. If it's yours please come to the front desk to get it. (a moment later) No, the water bottle was not literally in the toilet.
Manhattan, New York
Secretary: Line 1 is Donna with the Bank of Sea Court.
212 West First Street
Portales, New Mexico
Mailman: Is this the 3rd floor?
Receptionist: No, this is the 2nd floor.
Mailman: But isn't the next floor like the …4th floor?
Receptionist: No, that's the 3rd floor.
Mailman (confused): Yo, man, that's weird.
Richmond Street
Toronto
Canadia
Overheard by: front desk
Female receptionist to male receptionist: Since you're going to lunch in 20 minutes, can you fill up my water bottle?
Male receptionist: Can you blow me?
Avenue of the Americas
New York City, New York
Overheard by: gb
Coworker: Do you know how many inches are in a yard?
Receptionist: Whose yard?
El Segundo, California
Overheard by: Dave
Receptionist on phone: If you want a three-way you're going to have to call them. I can't do that here.
Wilmington, Delaware
Overheard by: Mind bleach, please
(long past June)
Receptionist: I haven't opened all my Christmas gifts yet. I just haven't had time.
Washington Navy Yard
Washington, DC
Boss: Those are pretty. Who are they from?
Secretary: Myself. Sorry men send flowers. I don’t need any sorry men in my life.
8555 United Plaza Boulevard
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
