Originally posted by rbmorrisMy Dad (funnily enough) has the same problem and I once heard him deal with these calls. He was acting like a dottled old mannie, respnding to every question with "OOOHH hing on and I'll ask my wife" then finished it "How miny windaes do we hae Heather?"... this went on for some minutes then he got bored I guess then said "bugger off" (or something slightly less polite)
Act like you're interested. Ask them LOTS of questions. Act confused. String them along forever. Then say, "I think you want to talk to my Dad. He's not home right now."
He still gets the calls.... I don't want the calls to continue
Back when Sprint (a telephone service company) was touting their "Friends and Family" discount long-distance plan, one man reportedly responded to a phone solicitation thus:
Situation: After Sprint caller identifies self and reason for call;
note that the caller is a lady and the man is using a
deliberately creepy, back-of-the-throat whiny voice:
man: "But I don't have any family. I'm all alone."
lady: "What about your friends?"
man: "Oh, I don't have any friends either. Will YOU be my friend?"
lady: "Er--uh--"
man: "What are you wearing NOW?"
That generated a hangup.
Originally posted by CrawlIceHehehehe
Back when Sprint (a telephone service company) was touting their "Friends and Family" discount long-distance plan, one man reportedly responded to a phone solicitation thus:
(after Sprint caller identifies self and reason for call;
note that the caller is a lady and the man is using a
deliberately creepy, back-of-the-throat whiny voice🙂
man: "B ...[text shortened]... end?"
lady: "Er--uh--"
man: "What are you wearing NOW?"
That generated a hangup.
I like - I guess when my salesman gets here I can answer the door in a g-string and/or gimpsuit
Get a few of my mates round.... that'll sort them!
Originally posted by pendejoI couldn't agree more.
I couldn't agree more, And it especially annoys me when (BT for instance) tell you to type in your phone number then the idiots that statr to speak to you then ask you your phone number.
I often wonder if this is a delaying tactic to make you think you're holding for less time
But at least if I am calling them it's because I want something and they are paid to 'help'
Why are communications companies, BT - Ntl - One Tel always the worst at communicating?
What happened to the old days when you you dial 100 and get a nice lady that said "Operator, How can help?"
When an unknown number appears on my caller ID I make a point to answer the phone in a loud half yell. Continue this tone throughout the conversation and although it will not prevent or even shorten the calls you will feel much better when you hang up. I get a bit excited when I see one on a stressful day.
I got a call last night about st@ybr!te double glazing. I told the guy twice he was wasting his time, the thrid time I told him he was wasting my time and hung up.
It'd be ok if they weren't so pushy. I like the scary friends and family response posted above though... surprised the police didn't turn up soon after though!
Originally posted by invigorateI know it's bloodyironic isn't it.
I couldn't agree more.
Why are communications companies, BT - Ntl - One Tel always the worst at communicating?
What happened to the old days when you you dial 100 and get a nice lady that said "Operator, How can help?"
It's the modern age - I think everyone just wants us to deal with machines either on t'internet or pressing "#1 for sales"
One of these days there'll be a backlash.
I see a hole in the market for a business where you actually get to speak to human beings and those human beings use common sense and have control over what they are doing.
Or is that just a wet dream?
*sigh*
time to get on with more internet chess........ 🙂
Originally posted by rhbHmmmm...what's a "double glazing"? Sounds like an interesting product. 😉
I got a call last night about st@ybr!te double glazing. I told the guy twice he was wasting his time, the thrid time I told him he was wasting my time and hung up.
It'd be ok if they weren't so pushy. I like the scary friends and family response posted above though... surprised the police didn't turn up soon after though!
Originally posted by pendejoOn one episode of Seinfeld, Jerry dealt with the fool calling by asking him his home number, because he couldn't spare the time right now but would be glad to call him at home later. When the person refuses to give his home number, ask him why. Whatever he answers, say Well, how do you think I feel? and hang up. 🙂
Does anyone else here get plagued by these f*%&^%^ c&^*$uckers calling all the time trying to sell stuff?
Basically, next person to phone is getting invited round - hopefully a really important "regional manager" or some such thing and of course as I work lots and out of town, it'll have to be evening or weekend 🙂
Normally I don't mind but the sa ...[text shortened]... nd at inconvenient times to tell them that the calls are unappreciated about as good as it gets?