Today, at work, I misheard a customer telling me a story. To be polite, I did a slight laugh and nodded my head. She actually told me her mum had died. 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, my mom came over to me and whispered something in my ear. I didn't hear it and assumed it was a joke, so I started laughing. Turns out my aunt died. FML
Today, at work, I asked a lady how she was doing. When she replied, I didn't understand her, and instead of asking her what she'd said, I just replied with, "Oh, that's good." What she'd said that I didn't understand was that her husband had just died. FML
Today, my coworker left a tiny mess in the break room. I cleaned it up and jokingly said, "Your mother isn't here to clean up after you." She started crying. I forgot her mom died last week. FML
Today, I ran into an old friend. I asked her how she was doing, then asked, "And your mum?" Just as the words escaped my lips, I remembered her mum died a few years ago. Trying to save face, I messed up again and blurted, "She still in the same graveyard?" FML
Today, on the first occasion I've seen my boss since her brief leave, I brought up how I got to hear all our customers' heartwarming plans for their moms on Mother's Day. Her mother just died. That's why she was on leave. FML
Today, I heard that one of our customers had passed away. Saddened, I told everyone who came into our shop about his death. Understandably, some customers got very upset and one even fainted. Suddenly, the "dead" man walked into the shop. Turns out I got the name wrong. FML
Today, at work, I served a customer who looked so much like my grandma that I thought it actually was her. Then I remembered she died 6 months ago. I had to serve customers with a smile on my face while choking back tears for the rest of the day. FML
Today, while I was at work, I was on the verge of tears. My coworker asked what was wrong and I explained that I recently had to put my dog down. He then replied, "Cool story, bro. Tell it again." FML
Today, at work, I was about to close a big sale, when a coworker rushed over and said there was a call for me in the office. He heavily implied my mom had died, and I rushed out. After I figured out there was no call and that my mom was fine, he'd already stolen my sale and the commission. FML
Today, I overheard my girlfriend telling her friend, "Actually, it's a good thing she died, she was quite a bitch." She was talking about my mother. FML
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porcelainkisses 5
Oops? Maybe you should pay a bit more attention at work.
Buttsexpirate 9
"She died" *Haha* "She ordered it fried? How ridiculous" *Haha*
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porcelainkisses 5
Oops? Maybe you should pay a bit more attention at work.
Damn_Hippster 11
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What's that? Your mom died? I'm agreeing with you and think it hilarious... You should probably pay attention to your customers.
LiveLaughFML 10
FYL OP. i know that when my friends are telling me stories and i can't hear them, i always say "what?" and once i finally look like a complete idiot i smile and nod too!
doctorwhogirl 0
it's ok op- we have all done that at one point, I remember my friend telling me how sadshe felt about all the deaths in gaza and I just giggled- and he just sort if gave me a death stare then walked away- I just said I have really bad hearing :)
docscientist 10
People mumble and often the background noise drowns them out. On top of that, half of the time you don't really want to hear what they're saying anyway and try keep interaction as short as possible, so you smile and nod. I know you've all been there.
dre_bro11 12
OP was probably just too dedicated in doing their job correctly that she blocked out the customers talking to her.
Mean_Mr_Mustard 9
45- What if OP is a customer service representative and her job is to listen to the customer? That's the only one I could think of on the spot and to be honest I am not really that into this conversation enough to think of a better one. I do understand though, sometimes I think I must be loosing my hearing because I seriously can not understand someone if I can not see their lips moving.
LePwnapple 0
LOL, hilarious! Who doesn't love these kind of things?
iluvhobos 5
I hate low-talkers.
yadisingh 5
60. Maybe the lady who just got laughed at for telling someone her mother died? Just maybe, though.
Sassybq1 13
-does a slight laugh and nods head- see? Thats how that works
LolMoqz 10
Cool story, bro. Tell it again
rkmepm 16
Maybe she was dying for a laugh
sports_chic 6
ouch...should have asked them what they said
13FTW 9
My question is how the hell do you misunderstand a story that bad??
bones_17 5
Next time bobble your head with no emotions works 80% of the time every time! Meow?
Jammy01jams 2
Believe me when you talk a shitload of customers you just begin to smile and nod and say "yeah I know what you mean." Not surprised this happened eventually.
ThatOneCanadian 0
this would have only been acceptable if Op is a mortician
max_wilder 9
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I guess it's kinda funny if you think of it the right way...
xlord 27
I didn't know that there was a right way to laugh at someone's mum dying...
princessbits 17
When your mom dies I'll laugh in your face then come back and tell me how it felt. Douche
docscientist 10
Are you saying he's a douche, or that it'll feel like a douche.
max_wilder 9
Christ calm down I was joking
caity878 0
I dont think there is even one way to slightly laugh at someones mom dying
gc327072 31
84- "I'm joking" oh please, that's an evasive maneuver to get people to stop complaining. That's like how people say "it was sarcasm".
Flutequeen 0
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Maybe she didn't like her mom....
_daniellesays_ 10
Yes! I'm sure if OP had more time they'd add: "But then she joined in my laughter and said it was OK because actually, they didn't like their mom."
13FTW 9
"Don't say that she's a nice lady!"
rcloca 10
Should've said you were laughing at another customer.
Buttsexpirate 9
"She died" *Haha* "She ordered it fried? How ridiculous" *Haha*
Tyger44 1
Thank u
Pyro_Wolf 17
That's horrible but I laughed..
iFizzgig 11
Smooth move x-lax...
SPD935 5
Wow. Haven't heard that one in a while. LOL
Notimetobleed 14
Such an original comment!
SystemofaBlink41 27
This I learned the hard way: don't nod and smile unless your sure!
mandalore92 0
I too have learned this the hard way
blackbeauty1122 7
haha fail
FlashBurn 13
To be polite, never smile, nod or laugh. Make sure you know what they're saying... What if you agreed to an unwanted threesome or that you want to see Edward and Jacob happily married?!
docscientist 10
I'll take the risk.