The Secretary Said What!

Guest host Randy is back with the crew, bringing along a classic (and slightly cringe-worthy) workplace story from the 1980s.While managing a team project, Randy arranged for a vendor to host a lunch and present their product. During an internal meeting, he asked his secretary to let him know when the sales rep arrived. Not long after, she burst into the room in a panic, gesturing urgently. The issue? The sales representative had arrived—but the secretary was so thrown off by her being a little person that she awkwardly announced it in a way that stopped the room cold.Unimpressed with the dramatics, Randy told her to send the guest in. The sales rep turned out to be a confident, personable professional—about four feet tall—who quickly put everyone at ease and invited the team out to lunch.Things got even more memorable on the ride over. One of Randy’s team members offered to drive her in his pickup truck, but she needed a stack of phone books to see over the dashboard. Midway through the trip, a sharp turn sent her sliding off the stack and briefly disappearing under the dash—much to the shock (and later amusement) of the team following behind. Without missing a beat, the driver helped her back up, and they continued on.By the time they reached the restaurant, everyone—including the sales rep—was laughing. Her professionalism and good humor left a lasting impression, and Randy’s team ultimately chose her product for their project.It’s a funny, eye-opening snapshot of a different era—highlighting how workplace attitudes and social awareness have evolved over time.A classic “Boomers on the Edge” throwback.Boomer rating: Under the Edge.Send us Fan Mailhttps://[email protected]