Technology

Worker: So, what did the phone company says about the phone line?
Boss: I don't know. The robot pick up the phone! I hate talking to a robot, so I hung up.

Greenwich Village
Manhattan, New York

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

IT guy, on computer settings: If it isn’t turned on, then it’s probably turned off.

California

Overheard by: The breakroom

Male coworker to secretary at computer: Can you unzip something for me?

Easton Commons
Columbus, Ohio

Old man on computer and phone: Oh, I love dragging and dropping!

Manhattan, New York

Overheard by: adele works with septugenarians.

Gay 20-something coworker, to female 20-something coworker, eyeing coworker's blackberry: You know, with you having that phone, I'd think you were a professional…until you opened your mouth.

University of California
San Francisco, California

Overheard by: venusflesh

Boss: Do you receive that on paper or Excel spreadsheet?
Employee: I receive it on electronical format.

285 Primrose Lane
Fairfield, Connecticut

Overheard by: Sam

Person #1: Remember our old boss that nine people quit because of?
Person #2: Um, how could I not remember crazy McBitcherson?
Person #1: Well, two people have already quit because of her at her new job. My roommate works there.
Person #2: Wow. Someone should start a blog about her and entitle it: “That bitch is whack”.
Person #1: I’m on it!

Washington, DC

Girl on phone with IT: Mine's minimized and I can't get it up!

Littleton, New Hampshire

Overheard by: TMI

Employee: Computer is just a fancy word for “solitaire machine.”

10 Brookline Place
Brookline, Massachusetts