Overheard a homeowner call a junction box a 'spaghetti organizer'

They were pointing at the mess of wires in their basement and said it like it was a real product. Made me realize how much our trade's language sounds like nonsense to regular folks. Ever heard a client make up a name for a basic part?

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rose_hart313mo ago

Just nod and roll with it, honestly.

lisa_murray3mo ago

Just nod and roll with it, honestly, because correcting them just makes the whole thing more awkward.

ruby_grant2mo ago

My old boss called me Sarah for three years and I just went with it.