Work: Don't do this at work

Don't do this at work

By Lastsecondstand - 06/04/2009 04:39 - United States

Today, I jokingly went over to a an attractive female co-worker and said, "You look like you need a hug". She told me she wasn't feeling well and didn't want to be touched. No more than 30 seconds after our encounter, she ran to give one of our more attractive male co-workers a hug. FML

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By Rayray - 17/02/2025 12:00 - United Kingdom - Swansea

Today, I was walking down the hallway at work when I saw a coworker I hadn't talked to in a while. I went for a high-five as a friendly greeting, but she didn’t see me coming and instead awkwardly grabbed my hand like she was about to hold it. We both froze for a second, and then awkwardly sighed and practically ran away. FML

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By ugly? - 20/09/2011 08:08 - United States

Today, at work, a weird old woman came up to me and told me that it's okay: being ugly isn't a choice, it's nothing to be ashamed of, and that it's what inside that counts. She then hugged me and walked away. FML

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By fedemere - 28/05/2011 06:54 - United States

Today, I finally told the girl I've been after for more than a year that I'm attracted to her. Her response? A slight hug with a pat on the back as she said "There, there." FML

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Unfinished sympathy

By Anonymous - 22/09/2024 16:00 - United Kingdom - Cardiff

Today, I walked into the office bathroom and saw my manager in tears. I tried to comfort her and gave her a hug. Turns out, she wasn’t crying, she was having a sneezing fit, and looked horrified at my sympathy hug. FML

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By Idiot - 22/02/2017 04:00 - United States - Anchorage

Today, while working at the bar, I had a beautiful woman squeeze my bicep and tell me I was in amazing shape. Instead of flirting like any normal human being, I awkwardly said, "Thanks…" and then walked away in shame. FML

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Keep your distance

By Gale - 14/03/2025 03:00 - United States - Flagstaff

Today, I went in for a hug with my friend, but she leaned in for a kiss on the cheek at the same time. What followed was a full-on awkward face collision where I ended up kissing her on the lips. We both stood there, staring at each other before I muttered, “Sorry, gross." She really took it personally. FML

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By TheSickness - 28/05/2010 04:15 - United States

Today, the girl that I fancy was sick and I offered to hug her, but she protested saying that she didn't want to get me sick. I told her, "If hugging you gets me sick, then I'll just have to deal with being sick." She gave me the biggest hug she could. I haven't stopped puking since. FML

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Boundaries

By Sfg_926 - 26/06/2016 05:02 - United States - Newberg

Today, I told one of my coworkers that she looked really cute today. Later she sent an email to me and cc'd the entire office saying, "It really makes me feel uncomfortable when you say things like that to me. And I shouldn't have to feel that way at work." FML

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Dared

By Anonymous - 27/09/2019 02:01

Today, I was dared to stand and hold a sign saying, "Free Hugs." This girl I'd never seen before gave me a crushing hug and cried hysterically on my shoulder in the blazing afternoon sun. I couldn't get her off. FML

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By Girafarig - 31/07/2009 06:44 - United States

Today, I was talking to my guy friend on the phone. He said, "You sound depressed, I should cheer you up and give you a big hug." Jokingly, I responded, "You wouldn't hug something as gross as me." His response? "You'd be surprised." FML

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newstud 0

Monday 6 April 2009 12:18

You are trying to cover up being horny by saying "jokingly". Maybe she actually needed some emotional comfort which she found in the other co-worker. Hope you dint have a hard on while you went for your "jokingly" hug.

tsktsktsk 0

Monday 6 April 2009 12:15

Attention *****.

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Envy_fml 0

Monday 6 April 2009 18:05

Wow, you people are awfully judging. I always offer hugs to my coworkers if they look upset. Sometimes they accept them, sometimes they don't. Of course, I also love hugs, and I'm pretty sure they all know that. ...Especially when I'm incredibly happy (in which case they don't get a choice in whether or not they're hugged), drunk, or punch one of them in the face after a brief loss of control.

Ox_Baker 0

Monday 6 April 2009 18:11

Today, I was depressed as hell, and this fat, smelly guy with a boner offered to cheer me up with a hug. FML.

Silhouette_fml 0

Monday 6 April 2009 18:23

I agree with #33. It's very possible she just knew that guy better, and felt more comfortable hugging him.

abbydoll1414 0

Monday 6 April 2009 18:49

You should pay attention to: http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y73/bluesound/?action=view&current=SNL-SexualHarassment.flv

tehhotness 0

Monday 6 April 2009 19:19

lol #25 i love you. your spelling of "more" made me laugh out loud

shoyu_fml 0

Monday 6 April 2009 19:24

Are you fat and ugly? That's probably why she didn't want you to touch her. And don't even pretend that you can't tell if you're ugly.

urallosers 0

Monday 6 April 2009 19:32

Such a loser. If she looked like she needed a hug, and she told you that she wasn't feeling well, then that means that she was obviously having problems. She probably went to another coworker for a hug because he probably offered actual consolation, not just a 'joke hug.' Is it so hard for you to understand the subtle difference between the right time and the wrong time? Who know's, maybe you're the creepy hug guy at work...

roachspray 0

Monday 6 April 2009 19:46

You know when it's appropriate to hug people or offer hugs to people at work? When you know them well and you're both already really comfortable with each other. You know when it's not? When you're a creepy weirdo.

lawlwut 0

Monday 6 April 2009 20:38

So you're that guy at work who doesn't understand social queues?

tiltwrestler 0

Monday 6 April 2009 20:41

Ah, I can't tell which is funnier/sadder: The vicious heartlessness of today's American women... or the ineptitude of today's American men. PS I'm an American and love this country, so chill out. im just saying lol