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By fistpumpin4life - 10/10/2010 00:51 - France

Today, at work, I asked a lady how she was doing. When she replied, I didn't understand her, and instead of asking her what she'd said, I just replied with, "Oh, that's good." What she'd said that I didn't understand was that her husband had just died. FML

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By derbyboy - 19/10/2011 05:38 - United Kingdom

Today, at work, I misheard a customer telling me a story. To be polite, I did a slight laugh and nodded my head. She actually told me her mum had died. FML

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By oh god. - 14/05/2014 23:16 - Canada - Sherwood Park

Today, while at work, I asked an older customer how he was doing. He told me that he'd just lost his wife. I gave my condolences before he clarified that his wife was not dead, but was lost in Walmart. FML

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By Anonymous - 01/07/2013 20:35 - United States - Tunkhannock

Today, I was working as a nurse, and an elderly man had just passed away. As the patient's wife was leaving she said, "Thank you for taking such good care of my husband." Then I, intending to say "Sorry for your loss," said "Thank you for your loss." FML

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By Anonymous - 04/06/2009 14:09 - Australia

Today, I went into work and noticed one of my fellow colleagues had a large bunch of flowers on her desk. As soon as I saw her, I immediately said, "Happy Birthday!" Everyone went quiet. It wasn't her birthday; her father had died. FML

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By jayswizzle89 - 29/07/2014 07:58 - Canada - Etobicoke

Today, I was having coffee with an old friend I hadn't seen since university. I asked about her husband; she replied, "He died" and walked off. I was confused, so I stood up and took off after her. She then reminded me that I was at his funeral, and then slapped me in the face. FML

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By Anonymous - 17/07/2019 04:00

Today, I ran into an old friend, and she asked me how I was doing. I replied, "Still alive!" like I always do. I forgot both of her parents recently passed away. FML

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You deserved it 632

By Oops - 02/11/2009 01:43 - United States

Today, I was at a party and saw an old friend from college. I went up to her asking how she was and how her family was. She went on to tell me that her husband left her a month ago and started crying. I told her that he was an ass anyway and that she didn't need him. Turns out he died. FML

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You deserved it 14 934

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By lukey101 - 17/12/2020 01:58 - Australia - Caboolture

Today, I asked a colleague what part of town he was from. After explaining, he went on to say how much his wife loved the house and its location. That was of course until she died and soiled herself in their bed one night, which he didn't realise until the next morning. Sorry for asking. FML

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You deserved it 136

By Virginiedetibo - 22/10/2011 02:09 - France

Today, I ran into an old friend. I asked her how she was doing, then asked, "And your mum?" Just as the words escaped my lips, I remembered her mum died a few years ago. Trying to save face, I messed up again and blurted, "She still in the same graveyard?" FML

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By Jim - 11/01/2012 01:32 - Belgium

Today, I told a co-worker to "lighten up, and stop wearing black all the time, it makes you look depressed." I didn't know his father had died the week before. FML

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You deserved it 41 788

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Sunday 10 October 2010 9:12

ydi. never just nod and agree. that's like signing a contract without reading it first.

DudeBTM 8

Sunday 10 October 2010 9:31

Today, I got asked how I was doing. Still affected from my husband's death, I told the worker about it. They just replied with "Oh, that's good". FML

Comments

Spastastic 6

Sunday 10 October 2010 18:25

I have somewhat bad hearing... if I don't hear what someone says, I ask them to repeat it. It's maybe a bit awkward, but much better than a situation like this.

Igor_g5 0

Sunday 10 October 2010 18:42

Well that might be good.

peachezthelette 22

Wednesday 20 October 2010 21:26

Sarah it nvr said the lady was at work... Read Gain dumb ass

eminem1015 0

Monday 27 June 2011 20:10

65- ohreally? the FML begins with "at work", DUMBASS

WaywardDaughter 26

Friday 30 August 2013 14:37

I'd you didn't have the time or attention to listen then don't ask.

SnowKitten 14

Saturday 11 October 2014 15:48

Oh, that sucks. At least you hadn't laughed like most people do when they don't understand.

bassfisher100 23

Monday 5 January 2015 1:36

never take a chance if you don't understand. don't worry, I had to tell a coworker that I couldn't understand her once bc she had a horrible speech impediment. I blamed it on the noise in the area, though. (._.)/