Legally Brunette

Our office did some work for a client in the summer of 2006.  Well over a year ago.  Client left us hanging for ~$200.00.  Phone calls, letters, emails - nothing.  We finally just wrote it off as bad debt.

Out  of the blue, client calls our office last week - she wants OddFellow to look over a contract she has before she signs it.   That’s absolutely fine - she’ll pay off her balance and we’ll get a full hour’s fee for some pretty simple stuff.  Great!

She comes in this morning like a tornado - rushes in, looks around frantically, and says “he’s not here?!?!?”.  He’s here - he’s just not in his office.  He’s off talking to EstateGuy.  I ask her to have a seat, and go let him know that client is here.  He clears off his desk and brings me a file before inviting her back to his office.  As she gets up to follow him, she turns and whispers to me:  “He’s put on weight, hasn’t he?”

o_O

On what planet  is is considered socially acceptable to make random comments about someone’s weight?  Admittedly, yes, OddFellow HAS put on some weight.  He’s had a tough year.  Lots of personal problems and some medical issues that have affected his weight.  But he’s on a diet, working out, and is making great progress to take off the pounds.  And really, Client, you’re not paying him to be a fashion plate.  You’re paying him to read your bloody contract.

*headdesk*