If I go into the cafeteria at work and sit by myself, for whatever reason, someone always says something like "Are you sitting with all your friends?" What can I say back that won't get me fired?
2007-02-03 22:11:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
"Wow, the last time I heard something that witty I was in junior high!"
"Boy, that was original, never heard that one before. Where do you get your material, the Sunday comics."
"What a charming thing to say. I bet you get loads of dates this way!"
"What, I'm sorry I didn't hear you, could you repeat that a little louder?" If they repeat it, ask them to repeat it again, but even louder. Most people don't like having to repeat sarcasm, and they really don't like having to say it loud enough that other people they work with can hear them being a jerk.
"Yep, all my friend are here, and as you can see, all the chairs are taken so I'm sorry you just can't sit with me today. Don't be too disappointed, maybe there'll be room tomorrow. It's doubtful, though. Goodbye."
2007-02-03 22:36:29 · answer #1 · answered by Tea 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could always say something like: "Yes, I am.....so PLEASE don't sit here."
But the truly most devastating answer (if you can pull it off) is to just make good eye contact, tilt your head and smile....saying NOTHING.
And you need just the right kind of smile, so.... while you're smiling (a close-mouthed smile), be thinking *in your head* something like this: "You poor lame person....what in the world makes people act like you do, and say the things you do? I truly feel sorry for someone who would go up to another human being with the sole intent of just harassing them. I am going to just sit here and think about this for a moment...."
2007-02-03 22:22:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Do you see anyone else sitting beside me? If you do then I guess yeah I am." But that is only to those who are sarcastic.
For those who just wanna be sure that you are alone so they could ask to take the extra chair, just tell them a straightforward, honest answer "no".
2007-02-03 22:19:18 · answer #3 · answered by gameplan_xtreme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them off and if they ever ask you "Hey girl, what time will you finish?" you can say "Thirty minutes after you and on my own" lol it 's worked, and it humiliates them and you definitely don't get fired..
2007-02-04 03:27:03 · answer #4 · answered by moulin.rouge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go into a long, philosophical, rambling talk about the psychology of man. That will make them leave you alone.
2007-02-03 22:14:59 · answer #5 · answered by h0axsp1d0r 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, i'm havin a Fun time wit all my Friends. I jus can't get enough of em' ! Would u like me to introduce you. 'Guys, This is 'weirdo', 'weirdo' this Stacy, Lisa, Stephan, Andy & Maurice.'
2007-02-03 22:18:32 · answer #6 · answered by Shell 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"since there is no one else with any intelligence here to talk to I thought I would sit with these people. "
2007-02-03 22:36:04 · answer #7 · answered by LadyCatherine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gimme a dollar just give me a dollar for asking that. then laugh.
2007-02-03 22:14:16 · answer #8 · answered by JAMI E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reply,"No! I'm still waiting for my mensa ,exclusive, super-intelligent friends."
2007-02-03 22:19:03 · answer #9 · answered by rosieC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Say 'Yes, I prefer their class of conversation'.
2007-02-03 22:14:55 · answer #10 · answered by sticky 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋