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The most awkward place in the world

61 durable postsStarted 2006-03-21Latest 2006-04-02
#25657Post 1 of 61

is the breakroom at work if there's anyone else in there. There are about 100 people where I work and some I know more than others, but going into the breakroom when someone is already there is one of the most uncomfortable things I encounter on a daily basis. I guess it has to do with the fact that I can't stand small-talk and there are only 100 or so times that saying 'Boy, it's a hot one out there' will get you by.

But, and here's the kicker, I feel like an asshole if I walk in and out without saying anything at all. I'd like to find something funny but clean (SFW) to say each time. Any ideas?

#591583Post 2 of 61

Re: The most awkward place in the world

Happy Tit Monday.

#591586Post 3 of 61

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Happy steak & blowjob day

#591588Post 4 of 61

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Again, it has to be safe for work you jackasses. The only place more uncomfortable than the breakroom is being pulled into the Human Resources office to be fired for saying 'Happy Steak and Blowjob Day'.

#591589Post 5 of 61

Re: The most awkward place in the world

y'all like electro?

#591597Post 6 of 61

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How about "Hello"... I heard it is taking the world by storm

[quote=tiddles]y'all like electro?[/quote]

:CrackUp:

#591606Post 7 of 61

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[quote=tiddles]y'all like electro?[/quote]

haha, that was good.

#591609Post 8 of 61

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I totally agree with you ska... I also find the smoke break difficult as well. When all your buddies smoke and you don't, it's hard to stand around and keep the small talk going with second hand smoke in your face.

#591610Post 9 of 61

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[quote=skahound]Again, it has to be safe for work you jackasses. The only place more uncomfortable than the breakroom is being pulled into the Human Resources office to be fired for saying 'Happy Steak and Blowjob Day'.[/quote]That's why I've stared my own business: every day is Steak & Blowjob Day here :mrgreen:

Anywayz, people always like to talk about themselves, so why don't you say sth like "Hi honey, how was your day?" ;)

#591611Post 10 of 61

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[QUOTE=KinKyJ]so why don't you say sth like "Hi honey, how was your day?" ;)[/QUOTE] That'll be a good laugh for all of the guys in the office.

#591614Post 11 of 61

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[quote=skahound]That'll be a good laugh for all of the guys in the office.[/quote]

Exactly :D

#591615Post 12 of 61

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[quote=KinKyJ]Happy steak & blowjob day[/quote]

if only there are a day like this :shock: Try to make everyday, a steak and blowjob day

#591616Post 13 of 61

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[quote=speciale]if only there are a day like this :shock: Try to make everyday, a steak and blowjob day[/quote]

Steak & Blowjob Day is on March 14th: [URL="http://www.steakandbjday.com/"]http://www.steakandbjday.com/[/URL] :roll:

#591617Post 14 of 61

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spring is in the air!

#591618Post 15 of 61

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hey guyths, so thith weekend, theth guyths were cauthing trouble on the internet message board that i moderate and i had to moderate them.

#591619Post 16 of 61

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when you go in, just talk in an obnoxious voice and be annoying. Over time, they will avoid conversations with you. it works.

#591626Post 17 of 61

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^ or don't shower. That keeps people from talking to you as well.

#591641Post 18 of 61

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I agree also, the breakroom is a place I try to avoid. I'd rather eat at my desk or go run errands than rather have to sit in there and create small talk.

#591645Post 19 of 61

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[quote=KinKyJ]Steak & Blowjob Day is on March 14th: [URL="http://www.steakandbjday.com/"]http://www.steakandbjday.com/[/URL] :roll:[/quote]

Thanks your about a week late.... calling g-friend now to see if I can get a belated steak and bj!

#591646Post 20 of 61

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i would not say anything, but when you leave, moonwalk out of the room. they won't think you're and asshole.

#591647Post 21 of 61

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[QUOTE=peloquin]i would not say anything, but when you leave, moonwalk out of the room. they won't think you're and asshole.[/QUOTE] Now that's a good idea. And for the record I never eat at work, but the water cooler is there (literally) so I'm in there once every 20 minutes or so.

#591653Post 22 of 61

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[quote=DJJEFFJONES]Thanks your about a week late.... calling g-friend now to see if I can get a belated steak and bj![/quote]

How 'bout a month too late? Sorry, I kinda fucked up: S&BJ Day is the day after St Valentine

#591654Post 23 of 61

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Oh btw, as a general remark: I find it very strange that so many people here have problems interacting with their colleagues. Work on your social skills for crying out loud. Jeez...

#591657Post 24 of 61

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[quote=KinKyJ]How 'bout a month too late? Sorry, I kinda fucked up: S&BJ Day is the day after St Valentine[/quote]

[QUOTE=website] March 14th is now officially "Steak and Blowjob Day". Simple, effective and self explanatory, this holiday has been created so you ladies finally have a day to show your man how much you care for him. [/QUOTE]

Are you having another blond moment Kinky?

#591663Post 25 of 61

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comment on how the weather is in some other part of the world ?

#591668Post 26 of 61

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[QUOTE=KinKyJ]Oh btw, as a general remark: I find it very strange that so many people here have problems interacting with their colleagues. Work on your social skills for crying out loud. Jeez...[/QUOTE] My social skills are second to none, but like I said I can't stand small talk. I have no problem carrying on an intelligent conversation about the affairs of the world but that's probably the last thing people want to do as they spoon vegetable beef soup into their pie hole.

Here's the dilemma in my eyes: If I walk in and say 'So, it sure is hot out there' then when I leave, people will think 'Boy, that was a stupid thing for him to say.' But if I walk in and out without uttering a word they'll think 'Boy, that guy is a real asshole.'

#591671Post 27 of 61

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^^^ That is it... you're screwed and might as well quit now to stop any further embarrassment

#591674Post 28 of 61

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[quote=DJJEFFJONES]Are you having another blond moment Kinky?[/quote]

No, that's what you get when you switch from your work to MS and back: you fuck up everything :oops:

#591684Post 29 of 61

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[URL="http://www.stamey.nu/Humor/ThingsYoudLikeToSayAtWork.htm"]Conversation topics for work[/URL]

#591689Post 30 of 61

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I hate having pointless conversations with people I could give two shit's about by the end of the week. You'll get used to ignoring these people as life goes on. Most of them prefer to avoid eye contact and stare at the floor as they walk past anyway.

#591696Post 31 of 61

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Avoiding someone in the breakroom is the last thing you want to do, that's what's uncomfortable, confrontation is the answer...do this instead-

  • "Hey Dave, what's happening man?"

  • "Nothing, what's up with you Joe?"

  • "Well Dave, you know me and one thing i hate it being late for work. I woke up this morning not feeling too great about the new spicy thai dish my wife cooked last night, and i knew sooner or later i would end up with a case of the runs. I'm not talking severe or life threatening, but ya know, the kind that just kinda makes your whole day a little awkward. Can't run too quickly, gotta watch how you sit in your chair, can't listen to any jokes, ya know, just an awkward kinda day when your bowels are about to explode any second.. I had a few spare minutes this morning after i got ready so I went to the kitchen for a Bagel with cream cheese, thinking that might tighten me up a bit and solidify the bowels. It was all going pretty good Dave, until half way through the bagel, i notice it had mold growing on it, Dave, i hate mold, we all do, it's just gross man, and now, to add to my loose stool situation, i'm uncontrollably throwing up in the kitchen sink. What makes this situation worse Dave, hey, we've all had the runs, and i'm sure you know as well as i do that keeping them bottled in is an effort in futility, the slightest sneeze, cough, laugh, and it's liquid time in the seat of your pants. Now...i'm already late for work, and i just need to get this moldy bagel out of my stomach. I'm at the kitchen sink throwing up uncontrollably, and yep, you guessed it dave, my bowels let loose in my fucking pants. Im literally exploding from both ends dave. Vomit, Shit, Vomit, Shit...Now i'm really late for work, puke in the sink, shit in my pants, the bad kind too...and all i want to do is clean up and change as fast as i can and get to work so i'm not late. I go upstairs to change my underware, and my wife has neglected to do the laundry this week, and i already beat her last week for the same thing, with a phonebook even as to not leave any bruises, you would think she'd learn, but no...anyway, different story all together Dave...so i do the only thing i could think of Dave, because ya know you just can't go commando when you've got a case of the runs, or by the end of the day the back end of your trousers will look like a mud puddle, which is pretty uncool Dave. So...I grabbed a pair of my wifes underware, and i was putting clean trousers on looking at myself, and the panties just don't look right with out the matching bra...seriously Dave, you've heard your wife say this, and let me tell you man, it just doesn't look right, you have to have a matching pair. So, i grabbed the matching bra, and these things aren't exactly easy to put on by yourself, as we guys know how hard they are to remove, am i right dave, am i right?? yeah...so i finally get the clasp done, and rush out the door, and get to work 3 minutes before nine. Just in time Dave. So here i am, in the break room, looking again for a fresh bagel, standing here, trying not to think about the moldy bagel i already ate, and trying not to shit my pants, standing here talking to you with a matching lace bra and panty on, which oddly enough i'm enjoying, but now i'm trying not to get an erection."

"Oh HEY, blueberry bagels, my favorite!" "Excuse me dave..."

Grab one, and return to your desk.

#591714Post 32 of 61

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did you make that up or is it from a movie? Sounds like a conversation from an unedited version of kids in the hall.

[IMG]http://www.geocities.com/kids_inthehall/kidwigs.jpg[/IMG]

#591719Post 33 of 61

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^Who are those asswipes?

#591727Post 34 of 61

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kids in the hall

#591731Post 35 of 61

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I am squishing your head

#591742Post 36 of 61

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[quote=peloquin]kids in the hall[/quote]

Ah..never once watched those guys. I grew up with about 3 channels, and one of them was PBS. Deprived to say the least.

No, sixhills, i made that up. I'm really putting my Creative Writing degree to good use huh? Shit stories on mercuryserver. My professors would be so proud. :roll:

#591744Post 37 of 61

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:lol:

Thanks Jenks. Gonna try that one out during my next water run.

#591746Post 38 of 61

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[quote=speciale]I am squishing your head[/quote] :lol:

[IMG]http://ia.imdb.com/media/imdb/01/I/99/45/12m.jpg[/IMG]

[B][URL="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004929/"]Dave[/URL][/B]: Hi, I'm just writing a letter to someone in hospital. You know it's always kinda hard to find the right words to say. You know, somehow "how's the weather in the hospital? Sure is nice outside" just doesn't work. But you gotta try, you know, you gotta show your concern. So here's what I got so far: "Dear Guy I Clotheslined As You Went By on Your Bicycle. You don't know me, but I'm the guy who broke your collarbone. Now, I've asked myself over and over, why did I clothesline that guy? Perhaps I watched too much slapstick as a kid and expected you to get up after being violently assaulted. Imagine my confusion when you did not. Although not so confused that I'd actually hang around. In all fairness, it was pretty funny. I mean the last thing you'd expect as you were riding merrily by on your bike is that someone you didn't know at all would stick out his arm and crush your throat. I mean, you really should've seen it, it was just like, wham! bam! [[I]chuckles[/I]]
[B][URL="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004929/"]Dave[/URL][/B]: Anyway... in closing, as you lay there convalescing in your hospital be, I'm forced to wonder, what were you doing riding your bike on the sidewalk anyway? Huh, ya asshole? SideWALK?Maybe sometimes we bring heartache upon ourselves. Signed, the guy that collapsed your trachea."

#591783Post 39 of 61

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Ha ha totally agree skahound, it's so bloomin awkaward. I time my lunch now so that the break room is empty. I can never be bothered to leave the building so I do a spot of reading - always make sure the place is empty first!

#591817Post 40 of 61

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[quote=tiddles]y'all like electro?[/quote]

no it's " Today is a perfect day...not to listen to electro" :p

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