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Heather Sheppard

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I'm going in for a colonoscopy in 2 hours, and the nurse from the clinic just called to politely ask me to arrive clean.

You guys will appreciate this awkwardness. I have a colonoscopy coming up and you know that means a full prep day involving a whole lot of time in the bathroom. I was already stressed out about the procedure itself but then I got a call from the clinic nurse. She called just to politely remind me to wipe front to back and to thoroughly clean my butt area before I arrived. I was immediately so embarrassed and asked why on earth she had to call me for that. She said they have had a huge influx of people showing up unclean in the last few months so now they are making phone calls to remind people. I understand why they have to do it but that confirmation that people are seriously showing up unwiped for medical procedures is absolutely horrifying. I am glad I don't have that job. I took two showers just out of pure anxiety and shame after that call. #Hygiene #AwkwardMoments #Healthcare #TMI #Cleanliness #MedicalHorrorStories #Health

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christensenmelvin

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The awkward "iPad Flip" is ruining my coffee run. Can we talk about tipping fatigue? ☕️

Look, I worked in the service industry, so I usually tip well. But today I went to a bakery where I picked up the donut myself, walked it to the counter, and bagged it myself. Then the cashier flipped the iPad screen around, and the preset tip options were 20%, 25%, and 30%. The cashier was staring right at me. I panic-tipped $2 on a $5 donut. It feels like "Guilt Tipping" is the new normal. Where do you draw the line? Do you tip for counter service? #TippingCulture #TippingFatigue #ServiceIndustry #AwkwardMoments #Inflation #CoffeeLover #Rant

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gabriel63

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I’m in a weird spot with my boss and a Christmas card. Help

I work in a tiny office and my boss and his wife are about to head out for vacation. Today, I saw them whispering and heard the wife ask, "Should we give it to her now?" She then handed me an envelope, telling me, "It's more than just a card." I waited until I was alone to open it, but all that was inside was a Christmas postcard with a "thank you" sticker on the back. No cash, no check, nothing. Given the whispering and her specific comment, it really feels like they intended to include a bonus, which is standard here, but maybe just forgot to tuck it in? Now I’m spiraling about how to thank them. If I just thank them for the card, and they thought they gave me money, it’s awkward. But I can't exactly ask where the cash is. What’s the move here? #Advice #WorkplaceDrama #ChristmasBonus #AwkwardMoments #OfficeLife #Job

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