Today, it was a normal day working as a medical receptionist, until I told a wheelchair-bound patient to “take a seat” out of habit. She responded with, “I brought my own!” I have never felt more embarrassed. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I was working at the hospital and it was very busy. Unthinking, I told a patient in a wheelchair to "sit tight" while I checked on something. He mocked me for the rest of his stay. FML
Today, I really had to pee so I took the only stall that was available in the bathroom: the handicapped stall. A girl in a wheelchair came in seconds later and cursed at me for taking her designated spot. FML
Today, I was waiting in line to use the bathroom. I complained to the guy next to me about how long the lady was taking. I kept making jokes about it, but he never seemed to laugh. Finally, the door opened and out came a lady in a wheelchair. The guy next to me was her husband. FML
Today, I spent the first two hours of my shift cleaning up liquid poo after an elderly lady sat in one of our chairs and promptly let go of her bowels. I was so embarrassed for her that I even bought her a towel, underwear, and a pair of pants. She then thanked one of my coworkers for all the help. FML
Today, I went to the airport with my mom, who requested a wheelchair for me, since I have a broken leg. I'm 24. Embarrassed, I insisted I push myself around, instead of an airline assistant doing it. A few seconds later, I crash into the same airline assistant, who then falls back into my lap. FML
Today, I got on a train and spotted a free seat. I rushed over, sat down and sighed with relief, only to realize people were looking at me. That’s when I saw the “Reserved for the elderly or disabled” sign…and the man with a cane standing in front of me. I immediately offered him the seat, but he just shook his head and said, “You’re gonna need it after this shaming.” FML
Today, I rushed onto the metro to get to work. I found there were no seats left and asked a perfectly healthy guy to let me sit in the handicap spot. He refused to because "being tired" was a handicap characteristic. I have one leg. FML
Today, after checking in and waiting for three hours to see the doctor, the receptionist said she forgot about me because she didn't see me. She asked me to come back tomorrow. I was sitting right in front of her. FML
Today, I went to the dentist for a routine cleaning. As I was leaving, the receptionist told me to "have a nice day" and I replied, "You too, love you!" then I went back home and roasted in the embarrassment for an hour or two. FML
Today, I went to the doctor's office for an appointment. After waiting for ages, I asked the receptionist what the delay was. Apparently, I had no standing appointment today. This is coming from the same receptionist who checked me in nearly two hours ago. FML
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Top comments
RawrXD 4
Sounds like shes got a great sense of humor, especially for the hand she's been dealt
Ubehage 32
It happens. She took it well. She's probably heard that a million times before, and was ready with a witty response. Don't feel bad about it. Just smile and respect the lady for her cool attitude :)
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Comments (5)
RawrXD 4
Sounds like shes got a great sense of humor, especially for the hand she's been dealt
Ubehage 32
It happens. She took it well. She's probably heard that a million times before, and was ready with a witty response. Don't feel bad about it. Just smile and respect the lady for her cool attitude :)
Anderling 33
Unless you specifically meant it to be a Duck Move, she was almost certainly not insulted lmao.
poopface82 25
A duck move indeed. Quack quack.
Anderling 33
Auto-filter is a harsh mistress so sometimes I go with the funniest option. :p
RichardPencil 32
Are you referring to my cousin, MallardPencil?
RichardPencil 32
You should have said, "That's wheelie funny."
ODBeefalo 10
I think most people understand that receptionists in busy places don't pay attention to what someone looks like most of the time. I know all they see is a shape in front of them while they fire through the dozens or even hundreds of files on the list on screen. Static routines help efficiency, which in this case is needed to keep people getting seen by doctors quickly. I wouldn't feel to bad about it mistakes happen more often the faster you need to go.