Today, I had a job interview. When I got there, the lady interviewing me shook my hand and said, 'Hello, I'm gay.' I found this strange and I didn't know what to say, so I stated, 'Aw, it's OK, I support you.' She looked pretty offended, and I realized why when I found out that her name was Gaye. FML
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Today, I was shopping at a supermarket. As I was about to pay for my items, I noticed the cashier was very cute. Trying to be nice, I smiled. She smiled back and said, "Hello, how are you?" Instead of saying, "I'm good" or, "I'm okay", I said, "I'm gay". FML
Today, three women came into my work and one was wearing a shirt with a rainbow that said, "We are everywhere". I had just gotten what it was referring to and when I greeted them I ended up saying "Hi gays!" instead of the standard "Hi guys". FML
Today, I had to reprimand an employee for her bad attitude and terrible work performance. She went to HR and said I harassed her for being gay. Guess who they believed. FML
Today, I had a big job interview on Zoom. I forgot my name was set as "Fat F***". I joined the call and the older lady interviewing me was very offended. FML
Today, I had a job interview. As I walked in, I confidently shook the interviewer's hand, only to say, "I'm doing well, how are you?" before she'd even asked me how I was, or even said anything. The rest of the interview was pretty much a blur of awkwardness. FML
Today, I steeled my nerve, gritted my teeth, pulled my finger out, and asked our new coworker on a date. He looked at me weird, then said those four words, “But I’m not gay.” Five weeks we’ve worked together and all that time he thought I was a man. I’m a woman, born a woman, with a vagina. FML
Today, I went to a job interview and, trying to sound confident, I shook the interviewer’s hand and said, "Nice to meet me." I didn’t get the job. FML
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
Today, I decided to come out to a co-worker. She looked at me, then laughed, and said, "You can't be gay, you're fat!" FML
Today, I found out that my employers hired me under the assumption that I was gay. Apparently, they are attempting to be perceived as more open-minded. I'm not gay, but I'm afraid being straight could cost me my job. FML
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ItsEdible 0
I would've been confused too OP.
starberries 0
You'd think someone named Gaye would be used to that reaction by now, and would introduce herself as "Gaye Smith", or "My name is Gaye. "
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Cinn_fml 23
Hopefully she knew it was just a simple misunderstanding. Tbf, I'm sure she's heard all the jokes before, but you'd think she might have phrased it so it was clear it was her name she was telling you.
pittmonster 0
one of my friends moms name is Gaye. she's pretty hot
xBraindead 0
hahahah xD What moron calls his child Gaye?
Atomicsoap 0
His... of course.
Inspired22 11
LOL! I don't see how she could be mean to you about that! It's not like you said something mean, like "Ew, you are going to hell!" You were sweet about it, so it revealed a positive aspect of your personality if anything! I wouldn't worry about it too much. :-) It isn't a terrible reflection on your character if you don't get the job.
MissErikaHart 0
ya but this Gaye lady prob thinks op is an idiot
TheIrishJaneDoe 9
I doubt comforting a stranger about her homosexuality is a response that everyone would see as positive. Sure, it's better than saying "You're going to hell!", and OP meant well. However, it could also imply that OP thinks the boss is apologizing or explaining herself, or needs to be reassured and validated about her sexuality.
Inspired22 11
Hmm, that's a good point. A response more like "that's cool" or something like that maybe would be what would be what to say if a stranger randomly told you they were gay? That would have been a little less awkward in general, too. It would have ended up coming off as "Hey, that's cool your name is Gaye." Perhaps a little unconventional, but hey, it works.
JUST_STFU_N_GTFO 0
What if she was against homosexuality huh? She would be all like; "if you don't agree with me, you don't get to work with me". So maybe she was affronted by your sexual openness, not that you mistook her name. I don't know lol, people can be weird, I just thought of this and decided to post it. :D
mrsmcscruggs 5
This is an example of "don't say anything if you don't know what to say". If more people practiced this adage, there would be a lot less foot-in-mouth disease.
ivanaele 0
Gaye?!?! That is the ugliest name! I wouldn't said the same thing...or just stare at her.
MissErikaHart 0
Gaye Gayle Gaylord
ortega_fml 0
#15's comment made me lol in class. good job.
britneyrox116 0
Hahahahah I think I would have thought the same thing, however I don't think I'd actually say something.
sublime420 11
Your name is Gaylord Focker? O_o
TempestRain 0
mines martha focker. lol