Client calls me a moment ago with email problem. Lets call him Joe.
Joe: I am having a problem receiving emails.
Me: Ok, let me check one thing before we go over your email settings.
Joe: Are you having allergy problems?
Me: What do you mean? (I was confused, I'm not sniffly or anything)
Joe: You sound like you have a cold, like you are a little stuffy
Me: Umm, nope, I'm good. (Thinking- this is just how I talk!)
Anyways, made me laugh..and made me a little more self-conscious of my voice.
Re: Should I be offended??
Whatever you hatters be hattin. -Tay Prince
dont worry about it haha i sound like a lil kid on the phone...no one takes me seriously!
Just call me "Brothel"
And betrothed, I'm disgusted with most of the comments that you have posted. I don't think I've ever read such judgmental comments in my life. I'm so lucky that the girls I speak to on theknot are nothing like you...I would've never come on here for ADVICE if I would've encountered a big a bitch as you. I genuinely feel awful for your children or your future children, and I think it would be irresponsible of YOU not to invest in their future therapy sessions starting now. Because trust me when I tell you honey, they're gonna need it. ~jcaruncho2010
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I know he wasn't trying to be rude, it just struck me as odd.
Yea, when I had a home phone, people would call and ask to speak to my parents. gahhh
That's ok.......I answered the phone at work the other day this is what I get.
Me: Made up Mall name Management office how can I help you.
Caller: Kyle?
Me: Uh, no.
I've been mistaken for a man too many times to count. So dont feel bad.
Add on they think I sound like a "hick" too.
Me: Hi, my name is Betrothed and I'm calling to place an order with you.
Vendor: Oh hi Betrothed! I've never talked to you before.
ME: Nope, I'm new in the department and the person who would normally place the order is out of the office today so here I am. I was hoping you could help walk me through this process.
Vendor: Okay, what do you need?
Me: I need 3 large smocks (I then gave her the description and part number).
Vendor: You seem to have a good sense of humor so I'd imagine you'll appreciate this. I just got off the phone with another customer who was ordering a bunch of 5XL smocks. I thought it was so gross that anyone would wear that size and I have no idea how they could have more than one employed.
Me: Oh yeah? (fighting back urge to add a 5XL smock to our order)
Just call me "Brothel"
And betrothed, I'm disgusted with most of the comments that you have posted. I don't think I've ever read such judgmental comments in my life. I'm so lucky that the girls I speak to on theknot are nothing like you...I would've never come on here for ADVICE if I would've encountered a big a bitch as you. I genuinely feel awful for your children or your future children, and I think it would be irresponsible of YOU not to invest in their future therapy sessions starting now. Because trust me when I tell you honey, they're gonna need it. ~jcaruncho2010
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[QUOTE]Do you sound like Fran Dresscher? And I'd shake it off, he wasn't trying to be rude. I sound like an 11 year old on the phone. <strong>I hate recordings of my own voice.</strong>
Posted by laurenclaire1386[/QUOTE]
Reason #435498503 that I don't want a videographer at my wedding.
I try not to get offended; it's not like they know, you know? But my voice has always been a really sore spot with me. I usually have FI order for me at resturants and whatnot, mostly because they can never hear me anyways.
[QUOTE]I've gotten this from every single person I've met. My vocal chords are way scarred up from surgery, so my voice is pretty raspy. Apparently I sound like I have laryngitis. I try not to get offended; it's not like they know, you know? But my voice has always been a really sore spot with me. I usually have FI order for me at resturants and whatnot, mostly because they can never hear me anyways.
Posted by Anysunrise[/QUOTE]
<div>My dad is the same way, but from growing up in an unventilated, smoke filled house. He developed nodules on his vocal cords and has a very soft, raspy voice. he can speak up when he has to, but only after clearing his throat, and then not for very long or he starts coughing. I think male pride kept him from letting mom order for him in restaurants though. </div><div>
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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Should I be offended?? : My dad is the same way, but from growing up in an unventilated, smoke filled house. He developed nodules on his vocal cords and has a very soft, raspy voice. he can speak up when he has to, but only after clearing his throat, and then not for very long or he starts coughing. I think male pride kept him from letting mom order for him in restaurants though.
Posted by PetraStonegirl[/QUOTE]
Yeah, I just hate being asked to repeat myself, and then if I'm sick 20 billion times a day. After 20 years of it, it's a little annoying.
[QUOTE]@Betrothed-how in the heck does something get you have a great sense of humor after 2 minutes on the phone?
Posted by kd.joseph[/QUOTE]
I sweat my good sense of humor. You can smell it, even over the phone ;)
Just call me "Brothel"
And betrothed, I'm disgusted with most of the comments that you have posted. I don't think I've ever read such judgmental comments in my life. I'm so lucky that the girls I speak to on theknot are nothing like you...I would've never come on here for ADVICE if I would've encountered a big a bitch as you. I genuinely feel awful for your children or your future children, and I think it would be irresponsible of YOU not to invest in their future therapy sessions starting now. Because trust me when I tell you honey, they're gonna need it. ~jcaruncho2010
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[QUOTE]@Betrothed-how in the heck does something get you have a great sense of humor after 2 minutes on the phone?
Posted by kd.joseph[/QUOTE]
Yea for real. And how is someone wearing a 5XL smock funny? What if you were a 5XL? They could have totally made you feel like poo.
People can be such jerks.
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Should I be offended?? : Yea for real. And how is someone wearing a 5XL smock funny? What if you were a 5XL? They could have totally made you feel like poo. People can be such jerks.
Posted by staceytaylor0704[/QUOTE]
Especially considering she wasn't even trying to make it sound funny, just gross, which I really didn't get. Highly unprofessional. By the time I got off the phone with her she had called me honey, sweetie, dear and dearest twice each. She was a bit off her rocker.
Just call me "Brothel"
And betrothed, I'm disgusted with most of the comments that you have posted. I don't think I've ever read such judgmental comments in my life. I'm so lucky that the girls I speak to on theknot are nothing like you...I would've never come on here for ADVICE if I would've encountered a big a bitch as you. I genuinely feel awful for your children or your future children, and I think it would be irresponsible of YOU not to invest in their future therapy sessions starting now. Because trust me when I tell you honey, they're gonna need it. ~jcaruncho2010
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[QUOTE]I'd rather be mistaken to have a cold, than to be inquired about a pregnancy when you're not pregnant. does that only happen in movies? lol take heart in the small blessings!
Posted by Mollaylay[/QUOTE]
Haha, this is true. That happens to my poor sister all the time- people ask her when she is due, etc.
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[QUOTE]I'd rather be mistaken to have a cold, than to be inquired about a pregnancy when you're not pregnant. does that only happen in movies? lol take heart in the small blessings!
Posted by Mollaylay[/QUOTE]
I've been asked this too =( 3 times in the last 6 months.
[QUOTE]Wait. You seriously think you should be offended by this? Seriously?
Posted by cew515[/QUOTE]
No, not seriously.