Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Getting Jersey at the Oral Surgeon's Office
Last week, I went to my three week post op appointment of getting my 4 wisdom teeth yanked out, (I mean, surgically excised), with my very concientious oral surgeon. I was in line to sign in at the "window" of the doctor's office behind a woman who looked like she was about 60 y/o. (In other words, old enough to know better!) She started a very contentious exchange with the receptionist over the nature of her appointment with the surgeon. This woman was adamant that "Why in the world" did she need to Consult with the surgeon, she needed her tooth out, and he needed to take it out, Today! Right Now! She fussed and fumed for a minute until my New Jersey roots and longtime life as a RN came out and I said to her, "Look, you Do Not Want to Go to a surgeon that will do this procedure without a consult. That is unless you want an infection or other complications." She opened her eyes wide and said, "Really?" "Yes, really." She sat down suitably chastened. The doctor's staff look relieved and appreciative of my inability to hold my tongue. Some people! They show more patience towards home improvement and car repairs than they do their own health and wellbeing.
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you go girl - and its means more coming from you than the staff
Maybe the receptionists need "Jersey in a Box" to keep behind the counter. When someone with no common sense shows up, they could just open the box and give the person a reality check.
Nice of you to step in and help out. I tend to space out...and only wonder if they're going to be done complaining soon.
I think I need you following me around everywhere to 'clean' up the people in line! :)
I am sure the staff really appreciated your assistance!
Your so AWESOME!!
geesh - how annoying. good for you you spoke up. your story reminds of the other day when i got into the drive thru lane at mickey d's and had to wait an extra ten minutes while the woman in the suburban assault vehicle ahead of me ordered a fish sandwich and argued with the ordertaker about how to get it cheaper. im sitting there thinking... this woman is driving a mercedes and she's worried about a dollar? at the window where they give the food, she spent another few minutes fussing - the manager was even called over. i was about to put the car in park, walk up and offer to pay the difference when she sped off abruptly. i felt so bad for the lady at the window - a really nice lady who always calls me "baby" - i gave her a ten dollar tip to share with the guy who had to take the order. i mean, i can see arguing over the price of some things... but seriously, a fish sandwich? at mickey d's??!!!!!!!!!
Sometimes I wish I had the nerve to tell someone something like that.
Congratulations! What you said was very appropriate too!
You made me cry Martha!! I have had 2 other people maybe want to buy one!! Im trying so hard to raise money for my infertility treatments, and I have been praying that maybe my stuff might sell. And then I sign on today, to see so many compliments!! Thank you for loving me!!
It's surgery folks, not a dinner at Denny's!
Save by the "nurse"! Your inability to hold your tongue is actually useful when done right! LOL! Serves her right!
OOooooh I need someone like you around me when I go everywhere....Like my own little shoulder angel (or devil).
I remember going to buy a tire and had the kids in the car outside the garage doors, but didn't know if I should park the car there or in the lot....I came in and asked, saying I have kids in the car so I need to know if where I should park (because I did not want to have to take them out and put them back in again)...he said "why are they animals?!" and the few guys that were there laughed......I did not reply then, but when I parked the car and came in with them, I waited till I had his full attention and said "Before I start, MY KIDS ARE NOT ANIMALS, and you can apologize now" He then said sorry and said they were beautiful children....Shut the rest of them up too. If only I could say that in a Dr's/Dentist office where inappropriate statements are made a lot. I always freeze up and get really anxious, and often if i am only there for something small and they ask me a question, I start to cry.....I should talk to someone about that reaction to Doctors! =)
That's totally NJ! Soooooo different from west coast. I saw a cartoon once of a man standing in line at mcdonal.ds. He was hemming and hawing about his order. It showed a Seattle guy with him thinking "man...I wish this guy would hurry up." Then it showed a NJ/NY guy actually saying "go to the end of the line if you don't know what you want."
We have such a passive-aggresive approach here which drives me NUTS after living in NJ/NY for 4 years.
Say it like you mean it!
You rock! They probably wanted to hire you on the spot! Some people - sheesh!
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