The Strangest Document Delivery Methods: A Plea for Your Stories

In the world of client communications, one of the most unpredictable aspects can be how documents are delivered. As a professional, I’ve encountered my fair share of unconventional submissions, but one incident stands out as particularly baffling.

Imagine this: a client sent me a photograph of a PDF displayed on their iPad. Interestingly enough, the photo was captured using a Samsung phone, and then the client proceeded to email that picture to me. As amusing as this experience was, it ultimately led to the frustrating task of manually processing an invoice that could have been streamlined in a much simpler way.

This got me wondering—what are some of the most peculiar or even downright perplexing ways you’ve received documents from clients? Whether it’s a handwritten note, an upside-down scan, or a file simply renamed as “Image(345).jpg,” I want to hear your stories.

I’m gathering these anecdotes as part of a project aimed at addressing the chaos that often accompanies document submissions. This isn’t a pitch for a product or service—just a quest for camaraderie among professionals who, like me, have faced the challenges of navigating unconventional client interactions.

So, let’s share some laughter and solidarity. What’s the most unusual document delivery experience you’ve encountered?