Not every office mimics the rowdy antics of shows like The Office or the Drew Carey Show but some may get close. Not to mention sometimes the office chatter and gossip helps get us through those long drawn out days.
Admit it, we do like to hear gossip, but wouldnt it be be extremely embarrassing to find out we were the subject of said scuttlebutt? No one wants to be known as “Dragon Breath” or “Smelly Kelly” (yes, some adults do christen their coworkers with such juvenile names. )
So what do you do when you are on the receiving end of the pointing and laughing? Should you shrug it off or try to laugh it off? Well I say it depends on the situation. Here is a list of some of the most embarrassing office blunders including the ones I feel can be apologized for or laughed off:
A visitor in your nose
Apologize
Bad breath
Laugh it off and pop an Altoid
Body odor
Apologize, head straight to the rest room to try and scrub your embarrassment away
Stained clothing
Laugh it off, and then wipe it off
Dress stuck in your skirt/zipper down
Laugh, apologize, untuck, and zip up
Passing gas in front of a coworker
Apologize, apologize and apologize some more
Email faux pas
Depending on the severity of the faux laugh it off and apologize
Slip of the tongue
Definitely apologize
Sticking your foot in your mouth
Apologize and try not to say anything else offensive for the rest of the year
Belching out loud
Apologize and pop an altoid
As usual, we would love to hear some of our readers embarrassing moments.
A visitor in your nose
Apologize
Bad breath
Laugh it off and pop an Altoid
Body odor
Apologize, head straight to the rest room to try and scrub your embarrassment away
Stained clothing
Laugh it off, and then wipe it off
Dress stuck in your skirt/zipper down
Laugh, apologize, untuck, and zip up
Passing gas in front of a coworker
Apologize, apologize and apologize some more
Email faux pas
Depending on the severity of the faux laugh it off and apologize
Slip of the tongue
Definitely apologize
Sticking your foot in your mouth
Apologize and try not to say anything else offensive for the rest of the year
Belching out loud
Apologize and pop an altoid
As usual, we would love to hear some of our readers embarrassing moments.
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7 comments:
Wow, let me tell you. I was just thinking about the gossip driven scoundrels on my floor. It's crazy, but the lead gossip slinger is a married man (yes, he has a wife). I never see this guy walking around with another man, always women. I don't even acknowledge him when I see him. I just don't know whether I should give him a High Five, or hold the door for him. This guy will cross his own mother to deliver the juice. He even went as far as to telling my coworker about our friend that was "allegedly" (even though if he said it, it's the truth) nosing some 'white lines' at a neighborhood cookout. I really can't stand that dude for anything.
@ Deshair I think you should trip him the next time he walks by you lol!
So I don't know if this is considered really embarrassing but I hate it when my stomach makes rumbling noises. Whether I'm hungry or have to use the bathroom why does it always happen when the office is quiet and everyone can hear!!! Uggh!
I've farted a few times while using the bathroom at work. Every single time someone was in there. I just say excuse me and keep it moving.
One time I blew up the bathroom and the cleaning person came in and said really loudly "oh damn" and came back with some air freshner. They were over doing it I don't think it was that bad. I ran out after they left lol.
ewww lol @ anon
I've passed gas out loud at my desk before in error. I'd think it was just going to creep out, but it'd let a *pop* like noise and I'd be sooo embarrassed. Instead of owning up to it, I'd slap something on my desk or make a similar noise with my feet on the floor (rolling chair pad) to camoflauge the poot.
LMAOOO - I cropdust, also.
LibraGurl, you're hilarious
Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now. Keep it up!
And according to this article, I totally agree with your opinion, but only this time! :)
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