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Did I really say that?...

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Flyinggeese21 · 06/05/2015 18:07

Still cringing 24 hours later after saying something embarrassing yesterday... I think there have been similar threads before but does anyone want to share 'can the ground just swallow me up now' moments?

At my regular fitness class and someone who goes usually has issues with stitch and we sometime have a chat about how far in advance of exercise we eat, just small talk. Yesterday I asked him had he had his usual pre-workout snack. And then I said... 'I thought of you when I was eating a banana earlier'. WHAT?! Why?

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RupertsGirlGroom · 06/05/2015 18:12

Hahaaa!! Did you do that tounge-poking-into-cheek with complimenting hand gesture too???

Mine would be calling my boss dad, but not directly to him but in a conversastion with another senior colegue next to him...."shall we see if dad can change the meeting".....I brazened it out...but my face was on fire!

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Flyinggeese21 · 06/05/2015 19:16

I don't think so, Ruperts but the few seconds after I think I've blanked out! Good work brazening that one out. It's the only option.

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Flyinggeese21 · 06/05/2015 23:24

Just me and you then Ruperts! My first ever thread and hardly anyone relates!

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TheLastThneed · 06/05/2015 23:27

I'm sure there have been plenty of moments for me...I just need to remember them...

FruChristerOla · 07/05/2015 09:16

Not me, but said to me. I was having a slightly heated, but good natured, discussion with a younger colleague about a new project. Clearly a bit exasperated by something I'd said, he blurted out "oh for god's sake, Granny" Grin

We looked at each other for a few seconds and then burst out laughing.

whitecandles · 07/05/2015 09:25

Having spent the weekend with my boyfriend, on the Monday morning after, I addressed my colleague as 'baby'.

CinnabarRed · 07/05/2015 09:27

On my first day back from maternity leave, I signed off an email to my boss with a kiss.

NotBanksy · 07/05/2015 09:35

I said 'love you, bye' accidentally to the teenage cashier on the checkout in Cadbury world once, he looked as confused as I was mortified Blush

BrienneofQarth · 07/05/2015 09:40

I asked a colleague to pass me a tea bag inve using the immortal words 'tea bag me, baby' Blush

BeautyQueenFromMars · 07/05/2015 09:49

As a young, very naive teenager, I asked my boss if anyone was booked out of the office on a particular date because I 'wanted to have it off'. A couple of the sales guys volunteered their services Blush

TwartFaceBeetj · 07/05/2015 09:58

When I worked in a busy 'local' pub one of the beers in was pulling smelled off plus it ran down the side of the glass over my hands , so to let the regular know how off it smelt, I held two fingers out to him and said "smell my fingers" cue all the regulars falling off there stools with laughter Blush

MapofTassie · 07/05/2015 10:40

Said to a mum friend when DS1 couldn't make up his mind - 'Oh he's so contrary". Her name was (is) Mary Blush

LadyFlumpalot · 07/05/2015 10:46

"Teabag me baby" GrinShock actually dying.

On a similar note, on my first KIT day at work my system login hadn't been reinstated. I sauntered up to the IT lads and asked "Hello! Could one of you lovely chaps turn me on please?"Blush

CatthiefKeith · 07/05/2015 10:52

Whilst eating a really messy peach last summer my boss (the nice one that is very handsoome in an older man type way) leaned over my shoulder to look at something on my screen and I said, 'Don't come too close I might get my juice all over you' Blush Blush Blush

ConfusedInBath · 07/05/2015 10:54

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MiaFarrowsWheelbarrow · 07/05/2015 10:57

Grin I'm really lolling at this thread Grin

CornChips · 07/05/2015 11:05

I've told this before, but I used to work abroad and was at an embassy cocktail party. The Ambassador's wife usually lived in the UK (kids in school etc). I was introduced to them (never met them before). I asked Mrs Ambassador's wife how she liked living in such and such country and she said 'Oh, I'm here just visiting'. I looked at her and replied 'Oh, has he trafficked you in for sex then?'. I have NO idea... none at all why I said that. None.

I wasn't even tipsy.

God it was embarrassing.

AlmaMartyr · 07/05/2015 11:07

Not me but my DSis was making conversation with a church organist and complimented him on his lovely big organ Blush

whatlifestylechoice · 07/05/2015 12:07

I was talking to someone I know vaguely on the phone the other day, and as we were saying goodbye, she came out with "love you". Grin

I suspect that this might be a lie and she doesn't actually love me though. Sad

murphys · 07/05/2015 12:14

I said 'love you, bye' accidentally to the teenage cashier on the checkout in Cadbury world once, he looked as confused as I was mortified

I am laughing so much at this. I can imagine the look on the boys face... Grin

Do have a teen Not ?

murphys · 07/05/2015 12:16

A colleague wished me happy birthday and gave me a hug, to which I responded by saying happy birthday back to him too........... Blush

PsammeadPaintedTheLion · 07/05/2015 12:30

Oh this is a bloody awful one.

I feel a slight sweat breaking out just typing it.

First day at university, shared accommodation. I was so nervous meeting my flatmates. Really nervous. I was determined to make a good impression and to be a bit cool.

Omg.

We were in the kitchen and one girl was talking about food and where there was on campus to eat and what to do about lunch between lectures... so I thought I was recommend taking a packed lunch with her.

Except I was trying to be cool.

Argh.

So I shrugged in a casual way, and said 'I dunno... packi?' As in, a cool way to shorten 'packed lunch'. But all she heard was 'I dunno, Paki.'

She replied 'Actually, I'm from Malaysia.'

It took me a while to understand because it's just not a word I'd ever use normally. But when I did realise, that awful, creeping feeling of horror and shame was like nothing I've felt before or since.

Feel my pain, mumsnet.

ConfusedInBath · 07/05/2015 12:35

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Newtothevillage · 07/05/2015 12:40

I once said in an interview, after being asked if they could get me anything (tea/coffee etc) 'oh I'd love a Prawn mayo sandwich'. Cue awkward standoff with the interviewer.
It was about 9am and I didn't really want one and have no idea why I said it! Was told they didn't have any and needless to say I didn't get the job!

PsammeadPaintedTheLion · 07/05/2015 12:45

Confused - of course I explained but it sounded really lame (because it was really lame). She graciously accepted my apology, but we never became friends.

It must have been a pretty horrible moment for her, suddenly being confronted by blatant racism from a housemate.