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.©JOKEDEMO.COM

When she asked for his department, I said I didn't know.©JOKEDEMO.COM

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

After a few more brusque comments, I asked her for her name.©JOKEDEMO.COM

"Danielle," she said.©JOKEDEMO.COM

"And your last name?" I asked.©JOKEDEMO.COM

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