Thoughts from the front desk...

This morning in an attempt to further avoid doing any real work at my job, I offered to cover the front desk since some of our students have called in sick. I've realized that people some of the most awkward things when they don't know what to say to a receptionist. When in all honesty, they could walk by and not say anything and I wouldn't think twice about it.

So here are some conversations/comments from the front desk....

Woman walking by: "wow it's raining out! What kind of rain is that?"
Me: "Wow you know what I don't know what kind of rain that is" (thoroughly confused and shocked that there are different types of rain espesh since it isn't even really raining...)
Woman: "It's like that weird fog rain that is just there"
Me: "hm yeah I guess you're right"

Female student: "so my ID card is cracked"
Me: "oh no what happened?" (wondering why she's telling me this)
Student: "It cracked"
Me: "sorry to hear that... are you wanting to get it fixed?"
Student: "well yes, that would be best"
Me: "oh you didn't say that, sorry about not understanding. You'll go into that office right there"

Awkward man: "Oh wow! That looks tasty!"
Me: "Oh yeah it is! So tasty and healthy too." (thinking he's referring to my bowl of yogurt with raspberries and blackberries)
Man: "Yeah I keep trying to tell my wife that coffee is healthy for me since I drink so much"
Me: "oh yeahhhhh good luck with that!"

I'm sure I'll have more but I just wanted to give you a glimpse into my time up here at the front.

Until next time...