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Boring people

By Anonymous - 25/05/2016 07:53 - Australia - West Hoxton

Today, my coworker, who I'm secretly in love with, asked me what my plans for the weekend were. I thought she might have been about to ask me out, so I said that I had no plans. She then rolled her eyes and said that she hates talking to, "boring people who shut down every conversation starter." FML

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By DeeGirlMon - 03/08/2012 05:24 - Canada - Calgary

Today, the coworker I've had a crush on for the past few months asked me if I was busy Friday night. I was so excited, I immediately replied, "I thought you'd never ask!" He gave me a funny look and said, "Good, because I need you to take my shift." FML

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By boringhusband - 08/05/2016 14:29 - United States - Salisbury

Today, while at dinner with my wife, she asked me what was on my mind as I stared blankly at the window. "Nothing" was interpreted as, "We are boring, and can't stand each other." FML

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By Worthless Waste of Skin Who Hates Himself - 30/04/2016 12:59 - Georgia - Tbilisi

Today, I finally got the courage to talk to this coworker I like and ask her out for a coffee next door. She was dismissive, cold and rude, and filed a complaint with HR. FML

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Plans

By Anonymous - 20/03/2024 13:00 - United Kingdom

Today, my wife asked me what I wanted to do this weekend. It’s been so long since she asked, I froze up, unable to think of anything I might enjoy doing that she wouldn’t immediately say no to. It ended up the same as every weekend; we now have plans to go shopping, then visit her mother. FML

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By Crushgonewrong - 22/06/2016 21:42 - United States - Compton

Today, I told the cute girl in my office that she looked like she listened to country music, as an icebreaker. She blankly stared at me for what felt like forever, and responded with, "That's the worst thing you could say to a person," and walked away. She hasn't talked to me since. FML

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By Anonymous - 10/08/2019 02:00 - Germany - Wuppertal

Today, my coworker keeps loudly saying things like, "Oh, now THIS!" If I don't ask, "What?" she pouts. If I do ask, she tells me, at length and with very bad grammar, how every one of our colleagues and partners is either stupid, rude or out to get her. FML

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Awkward pause

By crazyclumzy - 04/02/2010 05:05 - Canada

Today, I had lunch with a coworker, and after having a good talk and enjoying each others company, we got up to leave. Right before we said goodbye, she looked me right in the face and, looking legitimately confused, said, "You know, I really don't understand why no one at work likes you." FML

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Mixed signals

By Mark - 27/03/2017 09:00 - United States - Knoxville

Today, I asked out a coworker I really like. She gave me a weird look and said, "You're not gay?" I said no, to which she said, "Well, I am". As it turns out, I was the only one who thought she was straight, and the only one who thought I was straight. FML

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Hey

By Anonymous - 27/05/2021 00:01 - Canada

Today, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and talk to my coworker because people have been saying I’m too shy. I say, "Hey" to a girl and she made fun of my voice. She’s the one who told me to talk more. FML

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By Lazy - 20/09/2009 12:03 - Australia

Today, I was at work and was trying to cheer up my stressed out manager by chatting. We were on the subject of sleeping in when I told her that I loved to be lazy and sleep in when I could. She looked up and down me and then answered, "I can see that." FML

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TheMathMajor 26

Wednesday 25 May 2016 17:01

Oh, wow. What a rude thing to say. As a socially awkward person who hates small talk, I would be mortified if someone said that to me.

trucker2 33

Wednesday 25 May 2016 17:01

What a bitch.... Better fish out there... OP keep looking

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trucker2 33

Wednesday 25 May 2016 17:01

What a bitch.... Better fish out there... OP keep looking

TheMathMajor 26

Wednesday 25 May 2016 17:01

Oh, wow. What a rude thing to say. As a socially awkward person who hates small talk, I would be mortified if someone said that to me.

laden_swallow09 34

Wednesday 25 May 2016 23:13

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TheMathMajor 26

Thursday 26 May 2016 1:25

I deal with small talk, I just hate it. I'm not the only one who finds it pointless and unpleasant.

TMO2142 25

Thursday 26 May 2016 2:02

I find it pointless too

tigerisabelle 31

Thursday 26 May 2016 2:24

Small talk is a necessary evil, #37, but I've yet to find very many people who ENJOY it. Even the most magnetic and charismatic people can get a little tired of it after a while. I know that I don't really mind it, but I'd much prefer a deep conversation with someone.

Brightbulb 39

Wednesday 25 May 2016 17:05

that would be when you say something like " relaxing and enjoying my time off, but nothing in particular. Do you have anything fun planned?" It says you are up for chatting and also can edit or add a few plans too. :) hope that helps next time.

Blizz18 14

Wednesday 25 May 2016 17:47

Constructive. I like that.

ssnow_fml 20

Wednesday 25 May 2016 17:06

Just ask her out.

mariri9206 32

Wednesday 25 May 2016 19:32

My thoughts exactly. OP should definitely ask her out - worst thing that will happen is she'll say no. Besides, she may not know OP likes her and it didn't occur to her to hang out with OP outside the office.

DoomedGemini 37

Wednesday 25 May 2016 19:37

Eh, it can cause things to become awkward or uncomfortable at work. Plus from the response it seems more like op should move on..

mariri9206 32

Thursday 26 May 2016 6:41

It would only be awkward if they let it. Like, if OP had asked her out and she said no, it's not really big deal because it's just a crush, at this point, and OP would get over it. OP shouldn't have waited for her to possibly make a move - OP should have done it, especially since it seems like she has absolutely no idea OP likes her. And, obviously, if OP were to ask her out, it should have definitely been before this because, yes, you're right - the response does seem like OP should just move on.

Tripartita 44

Wednesday 25 May 2016 17:07

Sounds like she presented you with an excellent opportunity to feign irritation and say, "Look, I hate working this stupid cover as much as anybody, but national security is at ris—wait! Nothing. Never mind." Then flash her a sheepish but endearing smile and return to your work.