Seriously?

The following exchange happened as I rode the elevator up to my 12th floor office:

Me: Wow, it's already so sticky outside. So humid!

Woman: Yes, it's humid. And, I feel so awful anyway-what with this horrible flu I have.

Me: Oh? Are you suffering from allergies or something? I hear they are bad this year.

Woman: Oh no. The flu. Vomitting, night sweats, fever. I've been miserable for two days now.

Then I commence holding my breath until she gets off on the 5th floor and until I reach the 12th floor. This was no small feat as the elevator stopped 2 more times. Thanks Mom and Dad for putting me on the swim team at such a young age! I have you to thank for my breath-holding skills.

SERIOUSLY. If you have the flu, here's an idea-don't come to work!