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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 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 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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By Anonymous - 30/08/2016 15:01

Today, at the funeral home where I work, I asked my boss if it was time to "bring out the stiff". I didn't realize the guy's family was not only in the building, but within earshot as well. 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 Anonymous - 04/11/2010 06:41 - United States

Today, I called a guy who had requested a free marketing consultation for his funeral home through the internet a couple of days ago. When I got through, the receptionist seemed a little taken back by me wanting to talk to him. He had died and was buried yesterday. FML

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By Traumatized - 12/03/2024 18:00 - United States

Today, at my job as a hotel housekeeper, I accidentally entered the room of someone who hadn't left yet. To my horror, the man inside was having a massive heart attack. I just found out he passed away, despite immediate medical intervention. FML

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By mcdeez - 22/09/2009 02:06 - New Zealand

Today, I had to cover for a coworker who didn't turn up for work. He's always late for work and I was pissed off about having to cover for him again, so I said to my colleagues, "He better be either in hospital or dead." Turns out he was dead. FML

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By fritzile - 10/01/2016 23:53 - United States - Chandler

Today, I told a customer the bread he wanted has been discontinued. He replied with, "Are you serious? What is your name? I'm going up front to complain about you." I still don't understand how that's specifically my fault. FML

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Let it out

By MrTandy - 16/09/2011 02:38 - United States

Today, I was working when I delivered the standard "Hello, how are you?" to a customer. He took the opportunity to tell me about his deceased wife, his estranged children, and his anal tearing. After a while, I tried to help someone else, and he complained to my manager. I was written up. FML

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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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Tuesday 5 April 2011 9:15

Why would you tell every customer about another customer's death?

LilaBear 1

Tuesday 5 April 2011 12:07

I do feel bad for your blunder, but I have to say YDI. I can understand somebody telling their friends that another friend or family member has died, but not customers at a store. Did you not stop to think his family might not want you telling every person who walks into the shop that he died?

Comments

paiigeexox 0

Tuesday 5 April 2011 17:42

APRIL FOOLS!

Easyaccess 0

Tuesday 5 April 2011 17:45

next time pay atencion....

frackenfrack 0

Tuesday 5 April 2011 17:53

Try shutting your trap next time... just sayin'.

Jonkbaby 22

Tuesday 5 April 2011 18:13

I wonder if OP is Inspecter Cluseau's daughter

bigmanj28 0

Tuesday 5 April 2011 18:41

you should have yelled "It's alive!!!!!"

Dizz3499 0

Tuesday 5 April 2011 19:24

Serves you right for pissing about someone dying...

iStEvO 0

Tuesday 5 April 2011 19:42

FINALLY!!!!!!!!! Someone else from Ireland. YAY!!!!

ttnova 0

Wednesday 6 April 2011 0:39

Why would you go around telling others about the death of one of your customers? I understand that you are upset about it, but there is no need to share the news with others. I think it is quite selfish on your part since you probably ruined other people's days (ex. making them remember about a loved one who passed away), and it is not like the customer was your friend or something, right? I doubt it considering how you referred him as a "man" and "customer". Learn to be professional and separate personal matters/feelings with what you are suppose to do at your job.