OB/Gyn receptionist: No, I swear, they all walk funny. All of ’em! I think it’s because of the foot binding.
170 W. 12th Street
New York, NY
OB/Gyn receptionist: No, I swear, they all walk funny. All of ’em! I think it’s because of the foot binding.
170 W. 12th Street
New York, NY
Office supply delivery guy: Well, I was just afraid it was shoved up there and wouldn't be found.
Receptionist: (silence)
Wilmington, Delaware
Overheard by: olamac
Secretary to new receptionist: Will you light the candles on the birthday cake?
New receptionist: I'm not allowed to use matches.
Sarasota, Florida
Receptionist, twirling: I love my skirt today. It’s lovely. It’s all loose and twirly.
Admin assistant, passing by: Just like you!
Receptionist, brightly: Better than being tight and clingy!
Boston, Massachusetts
Receptionist on intercom: Can I go to the bathroom?
Supervisor: Uh…sure. Why would you ask me that?
Receptionist on intercom: Because you told me I should always ask you first if I was ever unsure of what to do in a situation.
Supervisor: Do you not know how to use the restroom?
Receptionist on intercom: Well, what if you tried to intercom me and I wasn’t around? What would–
Supervisor: Just go!
165 Nassau Boulevard
Garden City, New York
Law office secretary: …and who the hell is this MOTO person anyway?
2345 Grand Boulevard
Kansas City, Missouri
Older, slightly creepy, owner of firm: Do we have any more batteries?
Young, cute receptionist: No, I can order some.
Owner: Nah, just run home and get the ones out of the toy under your pillow.
Houston, Texas
Receptionist: I’m sorry ma’am, but that offer expired over a month ago — we can’t honor it.
Biotech: Oh, I’m sorry, but when you’ve got a real job, it’s hard to get out sometimes.
Receptionist: Hmmm… Well, when you work two jobs and go to college full-time, sometimes it’s hard to put up with idiots.
Rivertown Parkway
Grandville, Michigan
Overheard by: Megan
The day after the company picnic. . .
Female clerk #1: Was that the new guy playing volleyball? You know the one that keeps trying to adjust his hours.
Manager: Maybe he just needs to wear a jock strap all the time.
Female clerk #2: Adjust his hours! His schedule! Everything is code for crotch to you!
5760 Highway 80 East
Pearl, Mississippi
Receptionist: If he does that shit again I’m going to tie his ass hairs together and kick him in the shin.
Addison, Texas
Overheard by: buenisima
