I Take Them from Everyone Who Borrows a Pencil

Old office dweller: Thank you.
Young receptionist: You're welcome. Now you owe me your fingerprints.

Spicewood Springs Road
Austin, Texas

Overheard by: Nator

Posted on October 13, 2008
Body Parts, Employees, Offers and requests, Receptionists, Texas

You Know You Giggled

Receptionist to UPS delivery guy (about his electronic device for tracking deliveries): Wow! That's a big unit!

Red Deer
Alberta
Canadia

Overheard by: Kate

Posted on October 6, 2008
Canadia, Compliments, Employees, Receptionists, Sexuality, Words

Maybe I Shouldn't Have Partied Like It Was 1999

Receptionist: What are those?
Office worker (holding engraved wine glasses): These are wine glasses left over from our Christmas party in 1999, they say “Christmas 1999” on them.
Receptionist: Wow! How old are those?

Pleasanton, California

Overheard by: Mike A

Posted on September 24, 2008
California, Drinking, Employees, General Idiocy, Meetings, Questions, Receptionists

I Miss High School

Girl at register: There's no time for crazy anal tonight. There's never time for crazy anal.

Ridgewood, New Jersey

Overheard by: but i like crazy anal…

Posted on September 15, 2008
New Jersey, Receptionists, Sexuality, Time Management

And a TV, a Hot-Plate, a Pup Tent…

Secretary, looking for manager: Have you seen Thomas* anywhere?
Peon at photocopier outside restroom: Yeah, he's just gone in there. I think he might be a while.
Secretary: Why?
Peon: He was carrying some sandwiches and a coffee.

Onehunga
Auckland
New Zealand

Overheard by: KiwiBloke

Posted on September 11, 2008
Admins, Meals and Snacks, New Zealand, Receptionists, Restroom

I've Always Wondered How These Things Appeared

Receptionist looking out the window: Wow, they're really building that building over there.

New York City, New York

Posted on September 10, 2008
General Idiocy, New York, Receptionists, Words

Oh, Wait– A Tattoo Of a Five-Year Chip?

Serious receptionist: Just because she has a tattoo doesn't mean she's an alcoholic!

Houston, Texas

Overheard by: Are you for real?

Posted on August 29, 2008
Compare and contrast, Default, Drinking, Health & Hygiene, Receptionists, Texas

AMA Rule #1: When Cornered, Deny the Corner Exists

Receptionist: I have Ms Jones* on the phone, she still has pain and wants to know if you will refill her Endocet prescription.
Doctor: No. She can have Vicodin.
Receptionist: She's allergic to Vicodin.
Doctor: Then she has to go to the hospital.
Receptionist (after speaking on telephone again): She asks if these are her only options: take medication she's allergic to or go to the hospital?
Doctor: Tell her I'm not here.

Kinnelon, New Jersey

Overheard by: Veronica at http://everythingisused.blogspot.com/

Posted on August 26, 2008
Default, Doctors, Health & Hygiene, Lies, Medical, Offers and requests, On the phone, Receptionists

Tonight’s Movie: What’s Elephant Got to Do With It?

Receptionist on phone: Did you finish it? What did it say? What do elephants have to do with anything?

Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas

Overheard by: Faith

Posted on July 15, 2008
Animals, Default, Education, On the phone, Questions, Receptionists, Texas

Although Mink Mocha Is Also Lovely

Dentist receptionist #1: What kind of coffee would you like? We have hazelnut, french roast…
Dentist receptionist #2: I could have sworn you just said: “weasel nut”.
Dentist receptionist #1: That’s my favorite flavor.

Duluth, Minnesota

Overheard by: Just waiting

Posted on July 11, 2008
Coworkers, Default, Meals and Snacks, Medical, Minnesota, Offers and requests, Receptionists, Words

Receptionists