Today, a woman from my office called, asking who was in. Only one other woman was in the office. I couldn't remember her name, so I had to awkwardly guess random names while both women listened, obviously aware of what was going on. 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, at work while everyone else was at lunch, my boss's sister-in-law called. Realizing I was manning the phones alone, she immediately asked, "Oh, is everyone of importance gone to lunch?" FML
Today, while I was using the bathroom at work, I heard someone come into the stall next to mine and start talking. Thinking they were on the phone, I stayed quiet… but then they said, “I know it’s you, Jennifer.” My name isn't Jennifer. I had to sit there in silence until they left, pretending to be someone else. FML
Today, I was rushing to leave work and get home because I really had to use the bathroom. My phone rang and I thought it was my husband, so I answered by saying, "I really have to poop." Yep, not my husband. It was one of my employees, who has the same name. FML
Today, I asked my coworker for her name. She screamed at me because apparently I'd already asked her 5 times before. I have no memory of any of it. FML
Today, I called my boyfriend's job to ask him a question. His co-worker answered the phone, and when I asked for my boyfriend, he assumed I was someone else. Who exactly would that someone else be? FML
Today, my husband got on a business call, but he was not using his usual booming, baritone voice. Instead, he was soft and sweet and began with, "Hey, how have you been?" and quickly went into his office. Curious, I listened outside his door. It was a female co-worker. The work talk was waaaay too fun and familiar. FML
Today, at work, we've just hired a new load of people. As an icebreaker, we were paired up randomly and told to learn about our partner so that we can introduce them to the group. I got matched up with someone I've worked with for 4 months. Mid-conversation, I blurted out "I don't know your name." FML
Today, I overheard a conversation between coworkers, during which my name was mentioned, then, "and then I followed her around for a bit, but she didn’t do it again." Everyone laughed. I've no idea what I did that was so funny. FML
Today, my boss phoned me and asked me why I wasn't at work. I was in the staff room. I'd said hello to her as I came in the door. FML
Today, I called one of my old coworkers to see how she was doing. My boyfriend answered the phone. FML
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Dr_Alex 10
"Excuse me, what's your last name?" "Jane Doe" "Oh, I know your first name, just couldn't recall your last name. Thanks anyways!" "It's me and Jane Doe in the office". Boom. Profit.
alycion 39
How about, excuse me, I’m blanking. This is embarrassing, but could you please tell me your name. It would have ended the awkward moment a lot quicker.
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Comments (6)
RichardPencil 32
Mulva? Hest? Bovary?
Sinshine 28
That so sounds like me! I can't remember names to save my life if I don't deal with them a lot.
Dr_Alex 10
"Excuse me, what's your last name?" "Jane Doe" "Oh, I know your first name, just couldn't recall your last name. Thanks anyways!" "It's me and Jane Doe in the office". Boom. Profit.
jbuckets_404 39
Wait, what? A woman from your office called to ask about the only (other) woman at your location: wouldn't that be herself???
alycion 39
How about, excuse me, I’m blanking. This is embarrassing, but could you please tell me your name. It would have ended the awkward moment a lot quicker.
AmbrosiaFan 19
A few answers 1... Come in and find out. 2... I'm horrible with names **describe her or ask girl her name**