Slip of the tongue...

[RichS]

I've been getting steady work lately, so I was working one morning with a full bench of computers in need of repair.

Nice older lady comes into the store and asks for vacuum bags. $5 for a 3-pack. I go to ring them up, and I start, "With tax, $5 and 30 cents."

Only I didn't say 'cents'.

I said the word. The Queen Mother of embarrassing words to say in front of an old lady. the s-dash-dash word.

My face immediately went red, I was so , I went into full apology mode.

Strange thing is, the old lady either didn't hear me, or didn't care, because she took her change, gave me a thank you, and left.

My boss came up soon after, and I explained what happened, just in case. He said it was OK, and made a joke to the point of "Has *wife's name* been taking care of you?"

So, there's my 'oops' moment. Anybody else have a slip of the tongue at work?

[wraiths_crono]

Once (ok about 10 times that I can recall) have used the phrase FUBAR to explain a customers computer... yeah... im sooo happy to still be working here.

[Iris Kojiro]

I frequently use the abbreviation "CYA" in the presence of customers as it pertains to work-related issues. If someone asks what FUBAR means, you can just as easily say "Fouled up..."

[wraiths_crono]

yes ive used CYA also. and yes MOST know but I do cover if they don't. had one guy here say "yeah our systems being a fag today." I still don't think he realized he said it...

[Balgram]

...s--?

...Sigh. My mind is not one with the gutter. I don't get it. Either PM me or link me to an urban dictionary, so as to avoid cussing, but shrug...

I'd never heard CYA, but I know FUBAR, at least.

*rubs head* I need a cookie.

[wraiths_crono]

I'd never heard CYA,

Cover Yer Arse that's what it means.

[Balgram]

Aaaaah. Good gravy, why didn't I figure that one out?

Thanks.

[Shpepper]

ok would someone share the s-- refrence with me as well please? I got the other two of them easily enough. But I don't get this one.

Thanks.

[RichS]

So the OP said "With tax, $5 and 30 sex." to a nice old lady. teehee!

Correct.

[Shpepper]

Ok now I feel stupid. I just couldn't figure that one out. Thanks for clearing that up for me.

[ShugoAC]

Years ago, working a double shift of directory assistance. With a target time of less than a minute per call, that makes.. a lot of calls after 16 hours.

...

That is the funniest thing i've read all week. You are my hero. I'm glad the customer was cool with it cause that just made my night.

[angelkirie]

I once cashiered with a little old lady from the Philippines who had a very thick accent. She just loved the fact that her 'six' sounded like 'sex' and after getting to know her for a few years, we all knew she *was* actually saying 'sex' just because she could and no one would know the difference.

Every once in awhile you'd hear very clearly across 30-some cash-lanes "I'M OPEN ON CASH LANE SEX!" and have to try not to giggle.

"Hey ____, what time are you off today?"
"I'm off at SEX!"

[Mr Hero]

This happened a few months ago.

One Sunday night I watched an episode of Family Guy where Quagmire says to Lois, "I'd do anything to you." then corrects himself and says "I'd do anything for you."

Later that week I made the same mistake. I was taking a reservation and a lady had a request. I told her, "I'd be happy to do that to you."

[Mr_Bandwagon]

My most interesting one wasn't naughty but it was interesting.

The way I was trained to answer the phones in the military you identify the unit, office, yourself and the line status (secure or unsecure) and a greating.

So one day at work we were talking about the veggie platter we just had and I was about to comment about the freshness of some of the veggies when my phone rang. So with my Sq Commander, Section Commander, First Sergeant and two coworkers hanging on my everyword, I stop mid sentance to answer the phone and say

So ans So Training Squadron Orderly room this is Sgt Broccolli speaking how may I help you?

And of course it just had to be Mrs Bandwagon who was calling me.

[Andara Bledin]

I frequently use the abbreviation "CYA" in the presence of customers as it pertains to work-related issues. If someone asks what FUBAR means, you can just as easily say "Fouled up..."

Ah, but even CYA can be sanitized as Cover Your Assets.

My mother once used the abbreviation BFD in front of her mother (when my mother was in her 30's). My grandmother asked what that stood for, and after a moment of quick thinking, my mother said "Big fat deal." My grandmother just said "mm-hm," making it clear she knew that the F didn't stand for "fat" and carried on with the conversation. My grandmother was cool like that.

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So the OP said "With tax, $5 and 30 sex." to a nice old lady. teehee!

Ok now I feel stupid. I just couldn't figure that one out. Thanks for clearing that up for me.

Don't. It took me until the post just before it was explained before I realized what word it was supposed to be.

So ans So Training Squadron Orderly room this is Sgt Broccolli speaking how may I help you?

And of course it just had to be Mrs Bandwagon who was calling me.

Heh. I bet you got ribbed for a long time about that one.

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