My daughter called me at work to say I was to phone Ian at my bank. The operator asked me what Ian's last name was and I explained that he hadn't left his surname.©OFFICEJOKES.NET

When she asked for his department, I said I didn't know.©OFFICEJOKES.NET

"There are 1500 employees in this building, ma'am," she advised me rather curtly.©OFFICEJOKES.NET

After a few more brusque comments, I asked her for her name.©OFFICEJOKES.NET

"Danielle," she said.©OFFICEJOKES.NET

"And your last name?" I asked.©OFFICEJOKES.NET

"Sorry," she replied, "we don't give out last names."