By icy_in_indiana - 11/12/2013 03:41 - United States - Greensburg

Today, a woman called the store I work for. When she found out it was a wrong number, she started to cry and asked me to stay on the line with her, talking about her dead husband and how she hasn't laughed in years. FML
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icy_in_indiana 10

To those who said I'm selfish for saying FML, I was just following the conventions of the site. Trust me, the situation was awkward for me, but I so feel so much more sorry for the lady who called. She was meaning to call who I assume to be family or a friend to ask for toilet paper, but instead called the grocery store. I stayed on the line for a short while, but since we're not allowed to take personal calls at work, I had to refer her to someone else. I can only hope that she found someone to keep her company.

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adameeo 21

That's a horrible situation :( sounds like she just needed someone to talk to.

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Aspireworks 12

You're an awesome person for staying on the phone with her. I hope you told her about any sales you had going on.

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Mynamewontfi 40

I feel bad for her. I know how it feels to lose someone so close to you, without being able to talk about it with others. I hope you stayed on the phone with her, how awkward it may have been for you. It would have brightened her day.

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mamaems 8

I can't really vote either way considering in reality you may have saved a womens life. she may have just needed a friendly ear. way to go you did a great job

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AliceAristocrat 12

I did that once. I tried to set up an appointment with a psychiatrist and I called the number they gave me and started talking but then the lady stopped me mid sentence and informed me that the Doctor had changed his number, this was a Victoria's Secret store and here's the new number. I thought I'd die of embarrassment.

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buttcramp 21

I would have too lol but it was only over the phone and I doubt you'll ever hear about this ever again lol

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jessal 28

You probably helped her out a lot. Sometimes people have no one to turn to and they just need a listening ear. Even if you didn't want to do it, she will never know. It sucked for you but it was good for her.

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buttcramp 21

damn, poor lady! I'd sure hate to be put in this situation! what'd you even say to her?!

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perdix 29

Tell her to buy a bunch of shit from your store, and you'll be happy to talk to her. Let her know the customer's always right, but misdialing widows with no regard for other people's time get hung up on.

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justagirl1998 10

I hope you talked to her..she seems sad..

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tararochelle 18

More like f her life! You feel bad for yourself in this situation? This lady lost her husband and has no one To go to. It's also the holiday season, try caring about someone else. You sound pretty selfish.

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calbiasso 12

If you stayed on the line then good on ya

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