At dinner Friday night
Me: "It reminds me of Max Headroom."
The rest of the dinner table: "Who?"
Me: "Max Headroom? He was...wait. How old are you guys?"
A chorus of 22s and 23s.
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Standing outside of a very chic shoe store in Savannah.
Possible Connection Person: I wish...I wish I could stomach spending that much for shoes. They were really cute.
Me: Yeah, me, too.
Possible Connection Person: Sometimes I hate being so responsible.
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On the elevator
ATown Coworker (to The Rockstar): "Hey did you know you're the only single guy at the firm?"
The Rockstar: I guess I'd never thought about it...
Me: What about (ATL coworker)?
The Rockstar: Well, um...yeah. I mean. He's...he's single. But he doesn't like girls."
(How did I miss this??)
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At lunch at Lady & Sons, Paula Deen's restaurant
ATL Coworker: I'm disappointed. I can't believe the menu. This food is so bad for you.
Me: Do you know who Paula Deen is?
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In the lobby, preparing to depart and a female coworker from ATL who sat with me at breakfast approaches. She holds out one arm.
Her: Hey, Ashley!
Me (leaning in slightly awkwardly to hug her): It was great to meet you this weekend.
Her: Um, yeah. I was hoping you could take me and my husband to the airport.
Oops, I hugged a coworker.
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Yesterday out shopping, we run into one of the two owners of the company. The rest of the crowd with me goes into the Marc Jacobs store. I stand on the sidewalk talking to The Boss.
The Boss: We sure are glad you joined the company.
Me: Thank you. I'm excited to be here.
(I know for certain this is at least the sixth time I've had this conversation with him.)
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Friday night at the 80s prom
ATown Coworker: You say you're an introvert, but I'll never believe you after tonight.
Me: Liking to dance and liking people are two very different things.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
He Said/She Said/They Said: Company Retreat Version
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This post is FANTASTIC. And I love the last one. . . I completely understand what you mean. I can't mingle with people to save my life (and if I manage to fake it, I'm secretly in misery), but on the dance floor, I am totally everyone's best friend.
These little tidbits really help paint a great picture of your weekend. Can't wait to see those prom pics!
Accidentally hugging co-workers is THE WORST. I did that like six times the day I left work to prepare for my wedding. I think they only hugged back because they were embarrassed for me.
I have that accidental hugging problem, too. I think I almost hugged someone after an interview once -- meaning, after they were interviewing me for a job. Now that can't be good.
LOVE IT.
(And I have had the Max Headroom problem before. Max Headroom just does not translate to the youngin's. Sigh...)
Best post ever.
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