The Horrors Of Mispronunciation, Part 2
(I work in a call center that distributes supplies to missions all over the world. We get called at least three times a week, sometimes more, by a woman who likes to order supplies for her mission one or two items at a time. Also, all missionaries carry a ministerial card, certifying them as authorized representatives of our church.)
Me: “Okay, I’ve entered that order for you. Is there anything else you need?”
Customer: “Yes, I need a menstrual certificate.”
Me: “I’m sorry, a what?”
Customer: “A menstrual certificate!”
Me: “A what?”
Customer: “A menstrual certificate! One of our elders has lost his menstrual certificate, and he needs a new one!”
Me: “Um, I think you should call the missionary department about that one.”
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The Horrors Of Mispronunciation



