I was in a meeting with the VP of Operations who was known for his no nonsense approach to everything in life along with managers of different IT departments. He wanted to understand the supply line process and return policy. I was explaining the return policy of one of our major suppliers when he asked the name of their contact person. I answered, 'her name is Mefoe' and that she was originally from Vietnam. I wanted him to know that I actually knew my suppliers. He looked at me and said, "What kind of name is Mefoe" I looked directly at him and said, "I believe its for when you complain to her on the phone so she can answer 'What you calling me fo.
Everyone burst out in laughter except the VP and I was reprimanded for being insensitive to women. Go figure. It was funny though.