Document Delivery Disasters: Sharing Hilarious Client Stories

In the realm of professional correspondence, we often encounter unexpected—and sometimes downright bizarre—ways in which clients deliver important documents. Have you ever received a submission that left you scratching your head? You’re not alone. Allow me to share my own experience as a springboard for your tales.

Once, a client sent me an intriguing document by taking a photo of a PDF displayed on their iPad. But it didn’t stop there—the photo itself was captured on a Samsung phone and sent via email. To top it off, we had to manually process the attached invoice. While I appreciate creativity, this left us with more confusion than clarity!

Now, it’s your turn! What is the most unusual or frustrating method through which you’ve received a document? Perhaps it was a handwritten note that could barely be deciphered, a scan that was upside down, or a generic file name like “Image(345).jpg.”

I’m gathering these amusing anecdotes as I work on a solution to streamline document submission processes. It’s reassuring to know that we all face similar challenges, so let’s share our stories and commiserate together! You never know—you might just find a fellow professional who has endured an even stranger situation!