inter-office team meeting
with work one year, there were about 40 of us sitting along a giant table. we were from 3 different offices and some of us hadn't met before. so the boss thought it would be a great icebreaker if we all stood up and introduced ourselves.

which was fine, until it got to one guy, who stood up, held his waterglass in the air, and announced, "Hi, my name's Phil and I'm an alcoholic."

most of us thought it was hilarious, but the boss didn't. poor disciplined phil. i've never yet had the guts to try this in a work scenario!
( rachelswipe with a fork, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 11:27, 8 replies)

Me too
Ive been tempted with that one, but working in the Health Service chances are there will be an AA member somewhere.
(kitescreech still here, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 11:33, closed)

i have stolen it
for meeting new people in the pub, like work drinks or something, but in an office... very brave!
( rachelswipe with a fork, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 11:34, closed)

Being in practice
Usually means having your humour glands removed. Especially if you make Partner.
(Bicycle Repairman "you're also a bit of a wanker", Fri 19 Dec 2008, 11:35, closed)

*click*
for the giggles :)
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 12:14, closed)

I might use this
Normally I introduce myself like this...

"Hello, my name is powervator and I am lactose intolerant...and a compulsive liar."
(powervator and NONE SHALL PASS, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 13:05, closed)

Yep
Used this myself many, many times.


Rarely gets a laugh.

Generally gets odd looks and most people avoid me for a while.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Fri 19 Dec 2008, 17:29, closed)

Where
I used to work, we were buying a 'repository' and we were introduced to a firm to help us implement it in a meeting with my boss, a few colleagues and about 8 others from the other firm.

One chap introduced himself and said, "I'm xxxxx, and I've been doing repositories for over 10 years."

I couldn't resist and said, "Please to meet you. You must be as regular as clockwork."

Thankfully, everyone in the room pissed themselves and I got away with it.
(dchurch bah, Mon 22 Dec 2008, 13:19, closed)

Hmmmm
Good job my bosses have a better sense of humour. At a pitch for a couple of hundred thousand pounds worth of work, we were introducing ourselves to several members of the executive team of a LARGE client organisation. Each of us was giving their name, role in the organisation, and a bit of background on their career. I said "My names Sammy, and my ambitions are to travel the world, and work with children".

Thankfully, several people laughed, and another made a crack about the swimwear round. And we go the business......
(Sammyhaswoefullyneglectedyou, Mon 22 Dec 2008, 22:15, closed)