Comments on: A not-so-subtle clue that your coworker isn’t interested in cubicle small talk

By: Caitlin S

Caitlin S — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:42:37 +0000

I can sympathize with her. Owning an interesting dog means you get the same questions and “jokes” over and over again.

“Yes, she is a Great Dane. I know she’s very big. She weighs 150 lbs. They don’t actually eat that much for their size because they are too lazy to burn much energy, but it is still quite a lot of food. She does take up the whole couch or bed. She does think she’s a person. I know her poop is the size of your Chihuahua” (not that she does that in public). ”

And for the love of GOD, do NOT ask if she’s a pony or whether you can put a saddle on her. There’s a point at which it is somewhat funny, and then you just want to slap everyone. Hard.

These questions are really only okay from children, but with kids you’re too busy trying to tell them she’s too lazy to do anything but accept their love.

By: snuzzled

snuzzled — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 05:22:14 +0000

Or “No I don’t know why I put this note up.”

By: terr

terr — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:30:13 +0000

I so work in this office building. I recognize the floor grates, they’re pretty unique. I’m going to go look for that desk!

By: Sal

Sal — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:46:23 +0000

I made a shirt like this for a family reunion once. It read:

“Sally, John and Jane’s oldest daughter.
17 years old.
Junior year.
Yes, I’ve started thinking about college.
No, I don’t know what I want to study
Yes, I’m aware that I’ve grown since you last saw me”

By: bearcat

bearcat — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 01:00:18 +0000

A very tall friend of mine had a t-shirt made that said “No, I don’t play basketball.” It was totally justified.

By: Madrias

Madrias — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 02:56:55 +0000

Also, some of those government-issue staples, too. You know, like the ones the CIA guys always end up smacking into someone’s head in the movies? Perfect weapon of doom in an office.

By: TippingCows

TippingCows — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 02:44:48 +0000

I don’t think it’s rude at all. She didn’t call anyone a name, didn’t swear, and didn’t threaten anyone.

She’s just heading off stupid conversation at the pass.

For the sake of management, she’s trying to be a more PRODUCTIVE worker. Now give her a red Swingline, stat!

By: TippingCows

TippingCows — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 02:42:13 +0000

I was thinking a life-sized Venus Flytrap.

By: Isa

Isa — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 02:41:59 +0000

Poor baby has to walk a little further to the copier? Aww.

By: bibberly

bibberly — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 23:11:06 +0000

Having been moved several times at a previous job, I wish I had thought to make a sign like this. Especially when I was moved into the file room (just stick a desk in there!), where everyone had to go many times throughout the day. It’s not only super annoying to answer these questions repeatedly, but it really does take a chunk of your time, not to mention breaking your concentration.
Now I work at a school. The A/C goes out a lot (we’re in Florida). How many times a day can I answer each student and teacher who says, “It sure is hot, isn’t it?” I just want a t-shirt that says, “Yes, I’m just as hot as you are.” Oh wait, that might be inappropriate…

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 20:59:10 +0000

So, who brought the treats?

By: pony girl

pony girl — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 20:33:10 +0000

That is beyond rude.
Screw a sign, I’d be plotting my revenge.

By: Sue

Sue — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 20:23:47 +0000

I sit by the treats/donuts table. Do you know how many times I get asked these questions? “Who brought the treats?” “What kind of brownies are these?” “What’s the occassion?” “Are there any more?” “Who brought the treats?” “Who brought the treats?” “Who brought the treats?”

By: Sue

Sue — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 20:21:01 +0000

Jeeze! Calm down already!