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A CONNECTING FLIGHT OF GIGGLES, ALL FROM THE SAME CONTRIBUTOR - THANKS FOR SHARING!

At a call centre for an Airline company:
Caller asks the consultant "for a booking from here to Sydney return."
The consultant asks,"Where are you calling from ?"
Caller,"My Kitchen."

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At the same call centre...
Caller asks,"Can I take my toy poodle with me on a flight?" (in Australia, animals must be carried in the baggage hold)
Consultant, "Yes of course, Madam."
Caller, "But where will I put it?"
Consultant, "In the overhead locker."
Caller, "You idiot.  It's a real dog. The breed is a Toy Poodle."

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Back at the same call centre...
Caller advises, "I'm afraid I'm going to be a little overweight tomorrowfor my flight."
Consultant says,"That's alright Madam, you could purchase an extra seat."
Caller, "Not me, you fool!  I'm talking about my luggage!"
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Still at the same airline call centre...
Consultant answers call with airline greeting.
Caller, not listening, "Yes, could I have a taxi?"
Consultant advises, "You have called _____ Airlines."
Caller, "I'm at this address..."
Consultant, "I'm sorry sir. But you have called _____ Airlines. I'm afraid you must have dialed the wrong number."
Caller, "Yes,yes, how long will the taxi be, I'm in a hurry" and repeats his address.
Consultant, "We'll send a plane for you.  It will be about 15 minutes."
Caller, "Thanks mate, I'll be out the front.  And hurry!"
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And lastly my favorite...
Caller: "I'm afraid of flying, is it ok if I bring my own parachute?"
Consultant: "You can take your parachute if you like, but it will be part of your baggage allowance."
Caller: "Oh no. I don't want to put it in the hold.  How will it be any good in there if I need it ?"
Consultant: "No, it cannot be taken into the cabin with you."
Caller: "Why not ? It's very light, and would fit under my seat."
Consultant: "Well you see, if you have a parachute with you and nobody else does, it would suggest that you're leaving the aircraft. And nobody else is."


CONTACT CENTER "PHUNNIES"

IT REALLY HAPPENED
A help desk agent received a call from a client having trouble with his “print screen” feature. After lots of discussion, a technician was dispatched to diagnose the problem. Here’s the conversation:
Client: My "print screen" feature doesn't work.
Tech: I've tested it, and it seems to be working fine.
Client: Oh, good, let me try it again.
Client presses a blank sheet of paper against the monitor screen and then pushes "print screen" key. Technician starts laughing.
Client: What's wrong?
Tech: I'm sorry but when you push the "print screen" key the document comes out of your printer...

NOW THAT'S A BREAK
At our company, we take applications for service.
Caller: Hello, I would like to speak with Steve please.
Phone Rep: I'm sorry, Steve's taking an "APP" right now. Is there something I can help you with?
Caller: (Irritated) Well, when Steve wakes up from his "NAP" tell him to call me!

AND THAT'S WHAT WE CALL SMOKIN' !!
Caller: My hard drive is smoking! I think it's on fire.
Tech: (Alarmed) Have you shut off the system?
Caller: No.
Tech: (5 Alarmed) Well, unplug the computer!
Caller: I don't want to lose my data...

Source: Readers of The Phone Phunnies