What’s the funniest/weirdest thing your client has said to you?

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“I agree with you”. Totally weird response.

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"You two would make beautiful children," referring to me and a co-worker.

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Client said “you guys added value”

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I used to attend this annual meeting in DC that had someone from every federal agency in attendance. It was a big deal meeting and I got a lot of business from meeting the people at it, so I cared a lot that it went well. I was sitting down and my direct client walked in, sat down next to me and not-actually-whispered, “you’ve gotten a little fat.”

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I *was* a little fluffy. But I was 6 months pregnant. WHICH HE KNEW. So there’s that 🤦🏼‍♀️

I had a client (middle aged woman) who constantly told people they looked sexy, so that was fun

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I’d smash if it helps me career wise

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Had a client who took her shoes off in the office during a heatwave. Only put them back on when my (attractive, single) male colleague came in to her office. 😅

Cultural thing? This is not common in Northern Europe. Maybe in tech firms, but not your typical industry client.

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That’s so gross..

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