Bravo's Interns Not Likely To Bitch About Inhuman Working Conditions On Corporate Blog
Our visits to BravoTV.com are usually spent reading about the latest in over-the-counter European pharmaceutical trends from executive raconteur and confidante to the stars, Andy Cohen. Today, however, Andy redirected us to a bold new initiative undertaken by the cable network's online presence: There, nestled between a Padma Lakshmi post about what foods go best with dumping your fatwa'd spouse, and a terrifying slideshow tour of Paula Abdul's subconscious, is the Bravo Interns' Blog. Finally, the hard-working, fresh-faced kids who spend their summers thanklessly tracking down Xanadu: On Broadway house seats for a sock-eschewing overlord have a voice. Let's check in with intern Rich, who is still grappling with the sometimes awkward mechanics of workplace culture:
The other day I walked past a fellow Bravo employee early in the morning. We did the usual, "Good Morning", "How was the weekend?"...etc. I walked in the offices, and went about my business. But about 15 minutes later, I had to go to the bathroom, which is at the other end of the building near the SNL studios. As I am walking down the hallway yet again, I see the same Bravo employee. Now I feel a little nervous. As we were the only two people in the hallway, I felt obligated to say something. What am I supposed to say this time around? We've already said our "Good Morning" to each other.
So, scared by silence, I spoke up. "Oh, long time no see!" I said. I figured, let's take the humor approach so it loosens things up a little. The response, "ha ha...I know!" Ok great. The employee played along with my intern banter.
About two hours later, I had already seen her 3 more times! I honestly didn't know what to do.
After several clumsy attempts at addressing the awkward situation (including a "Hey...you," an "It's deja-vu all over again!" and the poorly received, "OK, now I'm pretty sure you're stalking me,") young Rich eventually learned that ignoring one's co-worker after the initial morning greeting isn't considered a breach of office etiquette. We look forward to similarly enchanting tales of corporate discovery in the near future, such as the stiff penalties awaiting any unpaid underling who dares to grab the last rice pudding from the commissary before network chieftain Lauren Zalaznick can get to it.