It might be my problem
The other day I answered the phone at work, dropped it and thought I'd cut them off "oh shit" said I. "Hello *company name*" I continued.

"Hi" she said
"Oh, I thought I'd cut you off"
"No, but I heard your word" She said it in italics as well. Which is quite impressive.
( magnum, Thu 5 Oct 2006, 22:09, archived)