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By derbyboy - 19/10/2011 05:38 - United Kingdom

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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By RIP - 15/07/2012 05:02 - United States

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

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By fistpumpin4life - 10/10/2010 00:51 - France

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

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By O Boy - 28/04/2022 00:00 - United States - Pleasantville

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

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By Virginiedetibo - 22/10/2011 02:09 - France

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

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By Anonymous - 19/05/2022 02:00

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

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By Anonymous - 05/04/2011 00:17 - Ireland

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

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By myanmarkaviar - 27/08/2015 16:34 - Norway - Fl?

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

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By CoolStoryBro - 29/03/2013 08:23

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

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By Anonymous - 15/05/2015 20:58 - United States - Evanston

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

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By Bechara - 13/06/2011 09:11 - Pakistan

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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Wednesday 19 October 2011 12:23

Oops? Maybe you should pay a bit more attention at work.

Buttsexpirate 9

Wednesday 19 October 2011 12:29

"She died" *Haha* "She ordered it fried? How ridiculous" *Haha*

Comments

SolanumX 6

Wednesday 19 October 2011 12:40

Yeah, though sometimes I mishear people a couple of times in a row and I've always wandered how many times you can say "whhhaaat?" before you seem like an idiot.

ricinator 11

Wednesday 19 October 2011 12:43

awkward turtle... I feel sad for the customer both losing her mom and being laughed at :P but seriously why would she tell you that her mother had died anyway?

rkmepm 16

Wednesday 19 October 2011 13:00

Why do you post comments of no use to us all?

xSynergY 8

Wednesday 19 October 2011 13:56

People bring that stuff up as a way to grieve. Let out emotion. Use your head

xStaciexLynnx 15

Wednesday 19 October 2011 15:40

People tell you all kinds of things when you work with the public. Trust me.

Daralea 21

Wednesday 19 October 2011 16:42

Yea, I had a guy once who explained in detail how to make jeans..and the different styles of jeans...and how the fabric must be cut...and what are the most popular sizes. If given the chance people will talk you to death.