Strange Coworkers: The Woman Who Blows In Everyone's Ear In The Workplace
Have you ever encountered a coworker with such bizarre behavior that it left you questioning reality? Well, I certainly have.
One particularly productive day, I was enjoying my coffee, savouring the satisfaction of a job well done, and gazing at the peaceful park view from my office window. Just as I smiled contentedly, a sudden burst of air tickled my ear. Startled, I nearly toppled from my chair. As I regained my composure, I caught a fleeting glimpse of a woman walking away with a grin on her face.
At first, I was completely baffled. My colleagues, engrossed in calls and deep in work, hadn’t noticed a thing. By the time I processed what had happened, the mysterious woman had already left the open office space. Not recognizing her, I assumed she worked for the company.
The whole incident left me unsettled. It wasn’t exactly workplace harassment or bullying, considering I didn’t even know her. Could it have been a prank? I had a friend in Sales with a mischievous streak, so I briefly entertained the idea that he had orchestrated it. But why would a stranger engage in such an odd act with someone they didn’t know?
Determined to uncover the truth, I asked around in the Sales department, but no one had any idea who she was. My confusion deepened, but persistence paid off when a colleague from Customer Care identified her as Alice—a recent temp-hire.
With a busy schedule of meetings and emails, I soon forgot about the bizarre encounter—until it happened again. During a virtual meeting, Alice struck once more, blowing into my ear before casually walking away. This time, I was not only shocked but also deeply unsettled.
The next day, I was determined to confront her. As I entered the Sales area, I spotted Alice approaching another unsuspecting coworker, about to repeat her peculiar act. Witnessing this confirmed that her behaviour wasn’t a one-time occurrence. I approached the other victim, and together we shared our confusion and concerns.
After further investigation, I learned that several employees had fallen victim to Alice’s ear-blowing antics. Deciding to escalate the matter, I took it to HR, only to discover that Alice had already left the company the previous day.
Years later, I still ponder her actions. Was this some sort of psychological quirk? A bizarre social experiment? Or was she just a prankster with an unusual sense of humour? Sometimes, I even entertain the idea that she was an alien conducting a study on human reactions.
Whatever the truth, one question lingers: Does Alice still roam office spaces, blowing into unsuspecting ears, or has she moved on to more conventional workplace behaviour?
Have you ever encountered a strange coworker with unusual habits? Share your story in the comments!
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