What’s the dumbest way you’ve ever received a document from a client?

Outlandish Document Submissions: A Collective Journey into Client Communication Quirks

In the world of client relations and digital document exchanges, we often encounter unexpected—and at times, baffling—methods of communication. It’s a common theme that many professionals can relate to, and today, I’d like to share a particularly amusing anecdote that highlights just how unconventional some document submissions can be.

I once had a client who took the phrase “send me the document” to a whole new level. Instead of directly sending the file, they snapped a photo of a PDF displayed on their iPad using a Samsung phone and then emailed it to me. Yes, you read that right! This peculiar approach required us to manually process their invoice, making the entire experience both amusing and labor-intensive.

As I continue to navigate the complexities of client communication, I can’t help but wonder what other bizarre document submissions professionals have encountered. Have you ever received a handwritten note that was nearly impossible to decipher? Or perhaps an upside-down scan that left you questioning the contents? Maybe a file renamed “Image(345).jpg,” lacking any context?

I’m eager to hear your stories—no matter how wild they may be. This collection of experiences serves as anecdotal evidence that we’re all in this chaotic journey together. My goal is to compile these tales as I work towards devising solutions to enhance document submission processes.

So, what’s the weirdest or most troublesome document submission you’ve experienced? Let’s share our stories and commiserate about the challenges of modern communication!