American Colloquialisms

***during a conference call involving folks from several locations around the world***

Sickle: "This next item for discussion is Malvo's. Malvo, do you have any notes about this one before we start demonstrating it?"

*silence*

Me: "Malvo?"

SteveTwo: "Malvo? You there? ...I wonder if she's on mute."

Sickle: "Maybe she fell asleep."

Mullsy: "Hi Malvo, this is Mullsy. We are asking you about this item and if you are having any thoughts about it before we begin. But we cannot hear you. We are wondering if you are sleeping around?"

*awkward silence*

*bales of laughter*

Me: "Mullsy, I'm pretty sure you meant to say something that... was... well... not that."

Mullsy: "I am very, very sorry!!!!! I meant falling asleep."

Malvo: *unmutes phone* "Wait, huh, sorry, I missed that. What were you saying? Can you repeat that please? ...why's everyone laughing?"