Take a look at the photo below, notice anything out of place?
This is the keypad of an Avaya Partner 18D phone, that was shipped to one of our customers directly from one of Teltek’s distributors. When our customer called to report this oddity, I thought it was a joke, but here’s the photo to prove it. As soon as I received this image, I forwarded it to my other Teltek team members and we all got a good laugh out of it. Telecom humor is not something you come across every day, so when it happens, we make a point to enjoy the moment!
You have to wonder how something like this happens. What do you think the Quality Control person was doing instead of paying attention to the task at hand? Napping? Texting? Battling dyslexia? This type of blunder is easy to laugh at; it’s something you don’t see every day and no real damage occurred. Not all flubs are funny, but I like to share the mistakes I make that are humorous. If you need an example, check out my Super Techs article.
Laughing at mistakes will help you feel better about the situation and could take the pressure off a family member, friend or co-worker who may have had a similar experience. While laughter can be the best medicine, it’s also a good idea to apologize and work to prevent future blunders from happening. Errors should be viewed as opportunities to learn and grow.
Mel Brooks provided the following quote, “As long as the world is turning and spinning, we’re gonna be dizzy and we’re gonna make mistakes.” Why not turn your faux pas into a faux ha? You’ll be respected and admired for not taking life too seriously.
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