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By Anonymous - 01/07/2013 20:35 - United States - Tunkhannock

Today, I was working as a nurse, and an elderly man had just passed away. As the patient's wife was leaving she said, "Thank you for taking such good care of my husband." Then I, intending to say "Sorry for your loss," said "Thank you for your loss." FML

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By me - 25/01/2012 03:40 - Canada

Today, I attended an elderly man's funeral. As I approached the casket his wife said, "Thank you for coming." I replied with, "No, thank you." FML

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By Anonymous - 11/03/2013 02:47 - United States - Louisville

Today, a man I once worked with passed away. He was a lovely, caring, and inspirational person whom I looked up to. My husband's form of consolation? "Old people die. Get over it." 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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Confusion

By oh god. - 14/05/2014 23:16 - Canada - Sherwood Park

Today, while at work, I asked an older customer how he was doing. He told me that he'd just lost his wife. I gave my condolences before he clarified that his wife was not dead, but was lost in Walmart. FML

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Brain freeze

By Anonymous - 13/06/2024 07:00 - United States

Today, I work at a hospice center. At 3AM, a call just went out to a man's family to come because he was dying. I didn't realize that this man was my old friend's grandpa. When I saw her, I smiled really big and said, "Hey! Great to see you!" Her grandpa was ACTIVELY DYING. Stupid stupid stupid. FML

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By jalopenos - 29/01/2009 10:27 - United Kingdom

Today, my friend had to leave work early for a funeral. As he was on his way out, I wanted to say something. All I could think of was, "Have fun!" FML

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Heartless

By Anonymous - 01/02/2022 14:00

Today, I lost my job. Why? Because I'm taking care of my dying mother. My boss actually said, "Well, if she dies today, we can hold your job." FML

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By ... - 12/03/2009 18:57 - France

Today, the really hot guy that works in the same building as me came to work after being away for the past two days. I said, "Look who finally decided to come to work!" His response was, "I had a death in the family, thanks." FML

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Condolences

By Anonymous - 13/04/2013 00:13 - Australia - Brisbane

Today, I went to the funeral of my friend's brother. It was the first funeral I'd gone to, and I was really nervous. When the service finished, everyone went to pay their respects to the family. After I paid mine, they said, "Thank you for coming." I instictively replied, "My pleasure." FML

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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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sumbum95 15

Tuesday 2 July 2013 0:54

That's okay Op everyone has brain fats just explain what you meant & call it a day :)

shaww 28

Tuesday 2 July 2013 1:04

It's even worse for me. I tried saying, while babysitting, "I'll also put your son to sleep" and was thinking to myself, "I'll do the dishes as well" and ended up saying "I'll do your son to sleep"

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football98_fml 20

Tuesday 2 July 2013 1:03

RIP to the old man amd to u, OP

shaww 28

Tuesday 2 July 2013 1:04

It's even worse for me. I tried saying, while babysitting, "I'll also put your son to sleep" and was thinking to myself, "I'll do the dishes as well" and ended up saying "I'll do your son to sleep"

LissaMccracken 23

Tuesday 2 July 2013 1:37

That is NOT worse!

CharresBarkrey 15

Tuesday 2 July 2013 1:51

Why wouldn't you say "put your son to bed?" Putting something to sleep sounds like you're killing them.

Pesticides 19

Tuesday 2 July 2013 2:07

at least he would be humane about it

hashshim 23

Tuesday 2 July 2013 4:26

Make an FML!

shaww 28

Tuesday 2 July 2013 6:46

I actually did try but it wasn't "approved"

brittyboo123 35

Wednesday 3 July 2013 13:31

What were the parents reactions?

fml0505 22

Tuesday 2 July 2013 1:10

Bad timing for verbal diarrhea there OP.. I bet granny was absolutely mortified O.O

ShakeDisPlace 10

Tuesday 2 July 2013 1:13

Thank you for being a dum dum OP. :) We all appreciate you.

alexwow1 13

Tuesday 2 July 2013 1:13

She probably is going too complain about you to the manager

shaww 28

Tuesday 2 July 2013 4:20

To*

Frenchtony 17

Tuesday 2 July 2013 1:14

And please come back anytime...

zakariah 5

Tuesday 2 July 2013 1:21

I'm sure she knew what you really meant

FlyingLeumer 19

Tuesday 2 July 2013 1:23

Hey, keep your head up! Word jumbles happen to the best of us. Sure, it probably came as a shock to the lady, but I'm assuming she would understand.

SMHsohard 22

Tuesday 2 July 2013 1:27

People, please. No one's going to complain to the manager, granny's not going to be mortified. It was an honest mistake, I've tripped over my tongue in the course of my Nursing career. As long as the sentiment was sincere, the lady will understand.