Customers Have Said Worse, That’s For Sure

(I have a slightly unusual name that people often mishear.)

Me: “This is [My Name]. How may I help you?”

Customer: “Sherry, you said?”

(I say my name again, spelling it right after.)

Customer: “Oh, like the w**** on [Popular TV Show]! Uh… I mean…”

Me: *cracking up* “I think she spells it differently, but yes.”

(We go through the order like normal.)

Me: “Is there anything else I can help you with?”

Customer: “Nope, that’ll be all. Sorry for comparing you to a w**** earlier!”

Me: “Hey, she’s a pretty cool w****. Have a good day!”