How to get rid of telephone solicitors

[valis2]

Earlier this evening my phone rang. My caller ID usually displays two lines of text, and is situated in a small nook that is a bit dark, so I can't always read what it says. When I looked, I could see only one line of text, which usually means that it's subrosax calling (it always displays "PRIVATE" when she calls).

So I answered in my usual manner, thinking it was her. "YO YO, IS THIS THE SAMSQUAMTCH? WHASSUP!" I shouted into the phone.

There was a hasty click.

Turns out it was displaying "UNAVAILABLE," not "PRIVATE," and it was most likely a sales call of some sort.

lol.

Comments

[lauriegilbert.livejournal.com]

I just always start trying to sell them something.

"hi, I'm calling from the paper that prints crap to offer you an amazing offer . ."

"That's great, but I've got an even better offer for you! Do you know how to get free books, help with research, and especially good in your case, resources to find a job that pays more than minimum wage and can get you respect from your peers? You don't? Well let me introduce you to this great modern concept called a library!"

I'm lucky if I get past the minimum wage line :D

[valis2.livejournal.com]

hhahahah!! That's an awesome idea!

I used to work for a woman who would do something similar. She'd ask for their name and their home phone number. When they hesitated..."What's the matter?" she'd ask. "You have a business, and I have a business, and I'd like the opportunity to sell you something as well!"

lol!!

[artystone.livejournal.com]

I love the old Seinfeld line about asking for their home number so you can call them back later. What? You don't want me calling you at home? Well then!!!!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

hahaha! That's a good one. And so true!

We've been pretty lucky. There's usually a surge in solicitor calls when we get a new phone number, but in this case, we've only had a few.