Background:

 

A few months ago someone anonymously put in the suggestion box: “The receptionist” (note: not even my name. Just, “the receptionist.”) “is a black hole of despair. Would it kill her to fake some charisma?”

 

I got written up. A to-do was made over it. I drove myself crazy trying to figure out who did it.

 

Through gossip and the grapevine, I found out the source. He wasn’t on my original list of suspects, but it totally made sense.

 

My friends here have been egging me to say something, because this guy is obnoxious and a lot of people don’t like him.

 

Today after my exit interview I ran into him the kitchen. “Why (name removed),” I said, in a syrupy sweet tone, faux-concerned, condescending tone, “you are just a black hole of despair this morning! Would it kill you to fake some charisma?”

 

He stuttered. I smiled and strolled out of the room.

 

I’m very pleased with myself. My co-workers are pleased with me.