raw particles of inspiration

Customer: "When are you going to come fix my TV? The channels haven't been working right for three days!"
Zin: "I'm sorry about that, it doesn't usually take so long to get a technian. I'll look into it immediately. When did you first report the problem?"
Customer: "Report? Do I have to report it? You should just know!"

I do not get paid enough for this.

Dear US 'Gentleman'

No, I can't answer any questions about this company's head office in Russia. No, I don't speak Russian. Yes, it is a real company but I still can't tell you anything about the operations in Russia. Why? Because I'm a lowly switchboard operator, that's why. I know it's morning in the States right now, but here in Sweden, I'm just getting ready to pack up my things and go home, and anyone who could have helped you already left half an hour ago. I can take a message and ask them to call you back, but that's really all I can do for you this late in the day.

Aaaaaand now you're hitting on me, how wonderful. (For your information, Mr 'All-Swedish-Girls-Are-So-Beautiful'. Blonde, tall, long-legged and buxom? I pretty much only fit the 'buxom' part.) Oh, you want to come and visit me when you go to Sweden? Let me know when you'll be here so I'll know when to hide.

No love,
Zin

... but this one was just too good not to share.

( Stupid customer of the day )

1. Friday afternoon conversation at work:

Zin: Oh, look! I want bedsheets with ponies.
K: No, you want bedsheets with zombies.
Zin: There are bedsheets with zombies? Give me!

My co-workers know me so well...


2. Mum's birthday tomorrow. She wished for a party, which means she'll get a party. I will do my best not to end up in the kitchen as usual. Whee!


( 3. Went to see Sherlock Holmes again this evening. Spoilers behind the cut. )

I don't remember the last time a Friday made me so happy. This week has been ridiculously slow. I'm planning to take it easy tonight, maybe buy a bottle of wine and cook something tasty. Does anyone know what to do with a chicken breast that isn't too complicated?

To make things a little merrier, I just had this conversation. It certainly cheered me up!

Me: Welcome to (company), this is Zinnith speaking.

Customer: Hello? Emma? Who am I speaking to?

Me: You've reached (company), how can I help you?

Customer: Oh, I must have the wrong number. I was calling a little old lady.

Me: (laughing) Heh, well, I'm not that old quite yet.

Customer: Don't worry, I'm sure you'll become a great little old lady!

I've decided to take it as a compliment! Though I suspect I'll probably become a crazy old cat lady instead.