What are some of the funniest 'I don't work here' stories you've heard?
A man was at a department store. He was trying on a hat when someone asked him if he worked there and could check the stock for a different size. He replied, 'Funny, I don't work here. I'm just trying to find a hat for myself.' But then he helped the person look for the hat anyway because he was in a good mood and they both had a good time searching through the racks.
I heard about a woman in a bookstore. She was sitting on the floor browsing through books. A customer came over and asked if she could recommend a book. She said, 'I don't work here, but I can tell you that I really liked this one.' And she showed the customer the book she was reading. They ended up having a long conversation about books.
What are the funniest 'I don't work here' stories?
In a hotel lobby, a woman was sitting waiting for her friend. A couple of guests approached her thinking she was the concierge. She was wearing normal clothes but they were so eager for help. When she said 'I don't work here', they were really embarrassed. She then had a good laugh about it with her friend when they arrived. She said it made her feel important for a second. And the guests' flustered looks were quite comical.
What are the most terrifying 'I don't work here horror stories' you've heard?
One really scary story is about a person who was in a decrepit mansion that was open for tours. People assumed they were a guide. They were asked to lead the way into the attic. The attic was known for its paranormal activity. When they said they didn't work there, the group got pushy. As they entered the attic, cold spots hit them and they heard blood - curdling screams. The person was so scared that they pushed through the group and ran out of the mansion as fast as they could.
I don't work here horror stories. What are the scariest ones you've heard?
One really scary 'I don't work here' horror story is when a woman was in a big, old hotel. She was constantly mistaken for a maid. When she finally made it to the elevator to leave, it stopped at a floor she didn't select. The doors opened to a long, dark hallway. She heard screams coming from the rooms, but when she tried to tell the front desk (who also thought she worked there), they just brushed her off. It was a nightmare.
What are some of the funniest work experience stories you've heard?
There was a story from a software company. They had a team - building event where they were doing a scavenger hunt. One team got so lost in the office building that they ended up in the server room by mistake. They thought it was part of the game until the IT guys came running and yelling at them. It was a really funny and embarrassing moment for them.
What are some of the funniest work related stories you've heard?
In a construction site, there was a group of workers. One of the guys was always singing really loudly while working. One day, he was singing so off - key that the crane operator thought it was some kind of emergency signal. He stopped the crane in a hurry and almost caused a small chaos. When they realized what had happened, everyone was in stitches. The singer was a bit embarrassed but it became a great story to tell around the site.
What are the funniest work at home stories you've heard?
A friend of mine was working from home and his dog kept barking at the mailman. He tried to shush the dog while on a call, but the dog just wouldn't stop. Eventually, he had to lock the dog in another room and the clients on the call could hear the dog howling in the background.
What are the funniest work reflection stories you've heard?
A friend of mine worked in an office where they had a strict dress code. One day, a new employee came in wearing a really wild tie that was completely against the rules. When the boss asked him about it, he said he thought it was 'casual Friday' even though it was Tuesday. It was really funny and it made everyone think about how important it is to know the company policies.
What are some of the funniest it stories you've heard?
There was a story of an IT team that was migrating data. They accidentally moved all the old photos from the company's archive to the CEO's personal folder. The CEO was quite surprised when he opened his folder and saw all those old memories. It made for a very funny situation.
What are some of the funniest convict stories you've heard?
One funny story is about a convict who painted his face to look like a zebra thinking it would help him blend into the prison yard. But all it did was make him stand out even more and become the laughingstock of the prison.
What are some of the funniest coffee stories you've heard?
I heard about a barista who tried to create a new coffee art design. He was so focused on making it perfect that he didn't notice the customer had already left. He ended up with a beautiful design but no one to admire it.