Distraught receptionist on phone: Derek, stealing boots was not our decision, it was your decision.
Reston, Virginia
Overheard by: Receptionist #2
Distraught receptionist on phone: Derek, stealing boots was not our decision, it was your decision.
Reston, Virginia
Overheard by: Receptionist #2
Yelling receptionist: The first one I grabbed was completely naked!
Fairbanks, Alaska
CEO receptionist: Oh, look! The IT fairy is here with a new PC!
IT guy, carrying computer: Um…?
CEO receptionist: Oh! I meant it like “tooth fairy,” not the…you know, gay kind.
IT guy: Where do you want me to stick it?
CEO receptionist You can put it in the back, the boss is busy right now.
Hospital
Wisconsin
Young cutie receptionist: Oh, fun, we get to dress up in costumes.
HR clerk: What are you talking about?
Young cutie receptionist: Well, if Andy can be at work dressed as a pirate, I should be able to wear a my kitten costume.
HR clerk: Andy got a metal filing in his eye. He went to the doctor and his eye is bandaged. Andy is not dressed as a pirate!
Young cutie receptionist: Does that mean the only way I can get to wear my kitten costume is if a doctor puts it on me?
Pearl, Mississippi
Overheard by: Brain Dancing
Salon receptionist: How can I help you?
Girl: I would like to schedule an appointment for acrylic nails.
Salon receptionist: Okay, can I get your first and last name?
Girl: Sure, it's Lindsay… (long pause) …I forgot the second question.
San Diego, California
Overheard by: Really…?!
Receptionist on phone: That's what I'm sayin'. A hooker wouldn't be in flats.
Five Points Station
Atlanta, Georgia
Overheard by: Wearing Sneakers
Client: May I speak with Elizabeth?
Distracted receptionist: I'm sorry…she's no longer with us…but…not dead. Is there something I can help you with?
Ad Agency
New York City, New York
Overheard by: Rest in Peace…
IT guy: Oh my god, I had such a terrible dream last night.
Receptionist: Yeah? What happened?
IT guy: I had a penis growing out of the back of my head.
Receptionist: Oh, um… Oh, wow!
IT guy: I know, right? And the worst part is I had to wear hoodies!
Woodinville, Washington
Overheard by: How is that the worst part?!
Boss: Whats wrong?
Red-faced receptionist: I just picked up a call and you could hear people having sex on the other line! I'm afraid to answer the phone now…
Boss: From now on, put those calls through to me.
Edmonton
Canadia
Administrative assistant to receptionist: I think you think I'm thinking of something other than what I'm thinking of…not what you're thinking of.
Duluth, Georgia
Overheard by: Huh?
