Today, my coworker came to my desk, so I greeted him with a smile, and said, "Hello friend." He then told me that we are not friends, and that he hates when I say that. Oh, OK, sorry for trying to be nice. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I ran into someone at a party I thought was a coworker and started talking to them about the company we work for. He listened to me for a bit, then said, “I think you think I’m someone else.” I apologized to this total stranger, walked away, and spent the rest of the party avoiding him. FML
Today, I was saying goodbye to all my close friends before I move out of state. I'd made plans with one friend in particular to meet up before I move away; he didn't bother to respond to my message or calls. Guess I confused a coworker for a friend, huh? FML
Today, I mistook a random stranger in the grocery store for my friend and started complaining about how annoying my coworkers are at the moment. The stranger just nodded, concerned, and slowly backed away. FML
Today, I got a coworker at my new job in trouble, because he kept harassing me and asking me out, even after I clearly told him I wasn't interested. Turns out he's very popular around here, and everyone now hates me for being a trouble-maker and not "taking a compliment." FML
Today, I was told that a coworker of mine absolutely hates me. Why? Because sometimes I have a slight stutter, and he thinks I'm mocking his very apparent stutter. FML
Today, I got told off at work for not saying hello to someone in the corridor.. FML
Today, a cute coworker came into the office with a completely new haircut. Instead of complimenting him with, "I like your hair," I said, "I like your head." He backed away slowly and avoided me for the rest of the day. FML
Today, a coworker introduced herself to me and told me she hopes I enjoy my new job. We've worked in the same building for two years. I say hello every time I see her. FML
Today, at work, I casually mentioned I was meeting some friends for dinner. My co-worker's response was, "You have friends?!" FML
Today, I had lunch with a coworker, and after having a good talk and enjoying each others company, we got up to leave. Right before we said goodbye, she looked me right in the face and, looking legitimately confused, said, "You know, I really don't understand why no one at work likes you." FML
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mssileas 25
Wow. I get some people don't care to be chummy with co-workers, but that's rude. Next time just try being very serious and saying "Good morning, workplace acquaintance!" with a court nod - but seriously, don't let one Mr. Grumpy Head ruin your tendency to be friendly.
alycion 39
Work and family. Where you are forced to socialize with people you’d normally avoid. Some people just don’t put on he friend mask. Though there are better ways to handle it.
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mssileas 25
Wow. I get some people don't care to be chummy with co-workers, but that's rude. Next time just try being very serious and saying "Good morning, workplace acquaintance!" with a court nod - but seriously, don't let one Mr. Grumpy Head ruin your tendency to be friendly.
RichardPencil 32
You probably think the Friend Zone is a good place to be, too.
alycion 39
Work and family. Where you are forced to socialize with people you’d normally avoid. Some people just don’t put on he friend mask. Though there are better ways to handle it.
Sinshine 28
To be fair, "hello, friend" is a totally weird greeting from anyone, friends included.
Emiweb 9
I know a few people who use it, tbh. It's not REALLY common, but I'm used to hearing it, at least.