Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Interview with a moron

I was calling around for some price quotes on 24/7 home care for mom, for if and when she comes home, and I had this conversation with the receptionist.

Receptionist: So, what is her medical condition?
Me: She is terminally ill.
Receptionist: What?
Me: Terminally ill.
Receptionist: Does that mean she's gonna die soon?
Me: Yes.
Receptionist: Oh. Sorry.

I can't be irritated. I'm still laughing too hard. I'm just surprised the next question wasn't, "So, does that mean this is a short-term assignment?"

2 comments:

  1. Wow, I hope she is new and not indicative of the average intelligence and education levels of the staff there.

    If she is, look someplace else!!

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