Workplace hell
Today, I was at a "Bring your family to work" event. I noticed my coworker brought his kids but not his wife, so I asked, "No wife today?" Everyone glared at me and he pointedly replied that she's married to someone else now. I had no idea. Now everyone thinks I'm an insensitive prick. FML
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TKay916 15
Well.. You didn't know.
DocBastard 40
Things never to say to your co-workers: 1) How's your wife/husband? 2) Are you pregnant? 3) The light bulb in your bedroom closet is out. Um, actually forget about #3.
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psycheiris13 20
Well most people would understand that you were only trying to make small talk. It's not your fault you didn't know.
wildmonkey 16
You shouldnt assume everyone is married.
sammyjo06 14
He didn't. He knew this guy was married, presumably had met the wife before, and was just politely making small talk, asking where she was today. And, the guy WAS married. Just, his wife left him. That really does suck for you, though, OP. I'm surprised they all got mad at you. Obviously if you knew he got divorced, you wouldn't have mentioned anything.
jberg583 12
If you didn't know that then FYL If you did then YDI