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At the clinic, I learned that the woman answering the phone does not like being called a switchboard operator, even though all she does is operate a PBX. I also learned that I have hitchhiker's guide on the brain.

Me: By the way, do you know what "42 switchboard" means?

Nurse: 42 switchboard? (looks at switch..er, I mean receptionist)

Receptionist: (audible sigh, glares at me and points at the PBX) I was told when this light comes on it means the lines are 42 switchboard.

Nurse: (light dawns) Oh, that's "forwarded to" not "42".

Receptionist: Ohhhhh

Me: Ohhhhh

Nurse: (just sighs and shakes her head)


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