Reader Poll: Who’s Your Office Kevin?

Receptionist answering phone: XYZ Law Firm*. How can I help you?
Assistant, on the phone: Hey, it’s Kevin*. While I’m buying supplies, can I get myself some candy?
Receptionist: No, just get what’s on the list.
Assistant: But last time I got candy and everyone liked it.
Receptionist: No, no candy.
Assistant: Okay. Um, about the light bulbs… Did you want me to buy frosted or clear ones?
Receptionist: I don’t know. It doesn’t matter. Just get the clear.
Assistant: Yeah… Um, no. They don’t have any clear.

2223 East Speedway Boulevard
Tucson, Arizona

Posted on October 17, 2007
Arizona, Dumb Employees, General Idiocy, Receptionists

Purring and Headbutting Means She Likes You

Receptionist: I told him, ‘It doesn’t matter if she’s weird or if she meows like a cat, she’s still your teacher…’

4 Choke Cherry Road
Rockville, Maryland

Overheard by: I never had teachers like that

Posted on October 10, 2007
Gossip, Maryland, Receptionists

If It Makes Any Difference, I’m a Man

Receptionist: Girl, you’re young, you’re skinny, you’ve got a boyfriend who makes you happy, and you’re not cramping. You were doomed to have a shitty week here before you walked through that door.

8900 Kelso Drive
Baltimore, Maryland

Overheard by: They’re not bitter or anything, though…

Posted on October 2, 2007
Maryland, Philosophy, Receptionists

Um, You Must Be Very Popular

Receptionist: Well, I wouldn’t know. I don’t go into the men’s room.
Cintas lady: That’s where I get most of my pleasure at!

8900 Kelso Drive
Baltimore, Maryland

Overheard by: Nikki

Posted on September 27, 2007
Maryland, Receptionists, Time Management

Plus, I’m a Cat Owner, If You Follow Me

Receptionist #1: Oh we’re sorry.
Male customer, trying to pick up his cat from the vet: What?
Receptionist #1: We were talking about personal stuff.
Receptionist #2: Yeah, aren’t we typical women? Talking about guys?
Male customer: Well, to be honest, like a typical guy, I wasn’t paying attention.

Magazine Street
New Orleans, Louisiana