Is He Still Dead?
Me: “Hello, may I speak to [Client], please?”
Receptionist: “[Client] is dead.”
Me: “Pardon?”
Receptionist: “[Client] died.”
Me: “Oh, I’m so sorry to hear that.”
(I end the call and go to my boss.)
Me: “[Boss], I can’t get [Client]. According to his office, he has passed away.”
Boss: “Are you sure?”
Me: “Yes, I asked twice.”
Boss: “Well, call them again to make sure.”
(I had to call again. It was awkward.)