Part II: the bad



The first word she uttered as Fred answered the phone was a "Uhhh...", followed by a blank stare. That's when I suddenly remembered about Fred's quirky phone greetings. A few seconds later, I heard her say to my roommate:



- "This is Christine, the receptionist at <big company>, your friend's interview is over and he's asking if you can come pick him up."



Then, she hung up the phone, gave me an uncomfortable smile, and told me that my friend was on his way. She put a weird emphasis on the word "friend". She did not say another word to me the entire time I was sitting in the lobby, waiting. Fifteen minutes later, Fred entered the lobby. I stood up, said goodbye to Christine, who answered with a sympathetic smile, and I walked back with Fred towards the car.





Part III: the ugly



- "How did you answer the phone when the receptionist called you?", I asked.



- "24-Hour Friendship Hotline, hello, this is Fred listening", he answered.



And just like that, during the four following months, the receptionist of the company I worked at as an intern thought that I was a suicidal freak who relied on the volunteers of a emergency friendship hotline to drive him around. Also, I never had access to a pair of scissors during my entire internship.

Hmm. I would think that this cute receptionist would be intrigued by your complexity (and French accent and cuteness). You probably should have asked her out.

thought that I was a suicidal freak



Two words: pity sex.

Holy Shakespeare, that was actually two words.



Eeeeeshh.

I would think that this cute receptionist would be intrigued by your complexity (and French accent and cuteness). You probably should have asked her out.



The story happened in France (I translated the dialogues). Over there, my French accent is not really a flirting asset. I'm glad you liked it, though.







<french accent>



So Millie, how you doin' ?



</french accent>

It is my understanding that French women don't like French guys. I know this because I shared a hospital room with a French woman 11 years ago.

We were greeted by Christine, a cute receptionist, who had a radiant smile



Why thank you! I do like my smile.

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Hi, Mailman!

It is my understanding that French women don't like French guys.



This fact is also known in some circles as "the main reason why the Mailman moved to Canada."