The Most Bizarre Document Submissions: Share Your Stories!

In the world of client communications, we often encounter a range of document submissions, from the straightforward to the utterly baffling. Today, I want to open the floor for a conversation about the most unconventional methods you’ve seen clients use to send essential documents.

Let me kick things off with a memorable experience: I once received a photo of a PDF displayed on an iPad, but there was a twist—it was taken with a Samsung phone! Not only was the image quality questionable, but we had the delightful task of processing that invoice manually.

It got me thinking about how many strange submissions professionals deal with. Have you ever received a handwritten note that was difficult to decipher? Or perhaps an upside-down scan that left you scratching your head? Maybe a file renamed to “Image(345).jpg,” making it a challenge to figure out what it was?

I’m currently collecting these humorous and perplexing tales as part of a project aimed at streamlining document submissions and reducing the chaos that often ensues. I’m not trying to sell anything; I genuinely want to hear your experiences to know I’m not navigating this alone.

So, what’s the weirdest or most inconvenient way a client has submitted a document to you? I invite you to share your stories and let’s enjoy a good laugh while shedding light on the peculiarities of client communications!