Today, I was taking notes during a meeting, and politely asked the speaker to repeat a statement. She snapped, "My time has value. I do not repeat. If you don't respect me enough to pay attention, it's your problem." Everyone just stared at me. 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 answered a question in a meeting that wasn’t directed at me. I spoke for way too long before realizing everyone was silent because the question had actually been rhetorical. My boss nodded slowly and moved on. No one mentioned it again. FML
Today, my boss gave me a lecture accompanied with a formal warning because I failed to take notes during a client meeting. I was never at this client meeting, in fact, I had a call with another client at the same time. Regardless, he insists I was there and refuses to listen to reason. FML
Today, during a Zoom meeting, I thought my mic was muted. I sighed loudly and muttered, “I have no idea what this guy’s talking about.” The “guy” immediately stopped talking and said, “If you’re confused, I can repeat stuff.” Everyone stared in silence while I melted into my chair. FML
Today, while at work, a customer refused to speak louder, despite me asking her to do it several times. As a result, I took her order incorrectly. The customer then finally decided to raise her voice, but only to yell at me about my poor listening skills. FML
Today, I confidently answered a question in a meeting, only to realize everyone was staring at me because I’d misunderstood it completely. My boss gently rephrased it while I nodded like that was my point all along. It absolutely wasn’t. FML
Today, I tried to "quiet quit" a Zoom meeting by muting myself and turning off my camera. Halfway through, I unmuted by mistake and blurted out, "I think they just like hearing themselves talk." Now, every time my boss says something, everyone looks at me. FML
Today, I was in a meeting at work, trying to keep my composure. I quietly shifted in my chair and accidentally let out a fart. It echoed in the conference room, and everyone stared at me in stunned silence. My boss sarcastically said, “Well, that’s just, like, your opinion, man.” FML
Today, I actually had to spell out to my parents that if you don't want someone to repeat the same thing several times, you have to acknowledge that you're listening to them. I've had several occasions where I said something to them 3-5 times, thinking they weren't listening, but then they snapped, "WE HEARD YOU!" FML
Today, my coworker told everyone on staff that I’m a stuck up bitch because I stared blankly at her when she tried to talk to me. I tried to listen, but I zoned out after she rambled on endlessly about the Kardashians and Kanye West. FML
Today, I found out the position I thought I had earned by working hard was only to separate me from my coworkers because I "talked too much". Instead of addressing the issue like adults, I've essentially been put in time-out. FML
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MidnaLink 35
And then you hold up the notepad and say "Uh, I was taking notes. I asked you to repeat so that I could write what I needed". Rude bitch.
SirEnigM0nk 22
I'd tell her, "My time also has value. I don't need to spend it being spoken to that way. If you don't respect me enough to honor my request, it's your problem."
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SirEnigM0nk 22
I'd tell her, "My time also has value. I don't need to spend it being spoken to that way. If you don't respect me enough to honor my request, it's your problem."
MidnaLink 35
And then you hold up the notepad and say "Uh, I was taking notes. I asked you to repeat so that I could write what I needed". Rude bitch.
Nikki 17
Because it’s worked for men for years
NewbScientist 2
"I'll just put down "Mooo""
vg 4
Think I would just lay down my notepad and very demonstratively stopped taking notes - very visibly stating I no longer care what this person says.
49_Donuts 15
I’d make sure that comment goes into the meeting minutes ;)
sirrubberduckie 37
"Well then why did you waste everyone's time, including yours, with that silly little declaration, instead of simply repeating what you said so I could write it down?"
metroido 21
wow i didn’t realize you worked for my mom