Scene from the pantry....
Here’s the scene. It’s Monday morning approximately 9:25 am and I am preparing my second cup of coffee in the pantry when in walks another 18th floor staffer.
Chinese Co-worker (CCW): Good morning
Me: Good morning.
Co-worker: Did you have a nice weekend
Me: I did. You?
CCW: Very relaxing.
Me: (hand extended, biggest “I’m so friendly” smile plastered on my face) I don’t think we have met. I’m Jennifer I jus..(cut off)
CCW: We have already met, remember I came to your desk to introduce myself with ???? (not sure who she said here because I was trying to figure out how I can pretend that I remember). Silence..CCW waiting for a response. Uncomfortable…
Me: Silence. I just couldn’t make anything up I was totally caught.
CCW (I love this): Oh don’t worry about it..we all look alike. You will be able to tell us apart soon enough.
Me: [Nervous laughter] Are you kidding me that she just said that..was she joking or was she totally offended??
Who cares, I am over it. I vow to never be friendly in the pantry again that will show ‘em!
How was everyone’s weekend?
5 comments:
Don't worry JB: Everyone's a little bit racist, sometimes.
Holy Shit! That's priceless!
You make friends wherever you go.
This story could only be better if we had a picture of the pantry.
OMG, This story had me cracking up....
The question EVERYONE is begging to ask, though, is "Did you leave your employee/building ID in the fridge?"
(Missing you.)
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