Phone Calls and Dinner Time
06-04-2010, 06:31 PM
#61
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Location: SE Qld. Australia
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In Australia there is a nationwide "Do Not Call" register where you can register your 'land-line' phone and your mobile phone numbers. Any telemarketers who call you after you are registered incur a heavy fine.
06-04-2010, 07:34 PM
#63
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Location: Merced, CA
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I would usually tell them, with tears in my voice, that if
I spent another dollar on the phone my husband would beat me!
Once a nice young man, with a southern accent, called, then he
apologized a lot and hung up. Then, a few minutes later, this same
young man called me back, and gave me the name and phone number
of our local Women's Shelter!! And he made me write it down and then
repeat it to him.
I felt about 2 inches high, this guy was so sweet. I've never done that
routine again!!
I spent another dollar on the phone my husband would beat me!
Once a nice young man, with a southern accent, called, then he
apologized a lot and hung up. Then, a few minutes later, this same
young man called me back, and gave me the name and phone number
of our local Women's Shelter!! And he made me write it down and then
repeat it to him.
I felt about 2 inches high, this guy was so sweet. I've never done that
routine again!!
06-06-2010, 07:55 AM
#65
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Location: Midland, TX
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I tell them the truth...in January of each year, I look at all things financial and decide how much I can give to charities over the coming year. I tell them that for me to donate, they must submit a request to me in writing by Dec. 31st, for the next year, as I do not make donations over the telephone. After that, all money is spoken for. I've done this for years now, and it actually works! (Don't tell, but I keep a little unspoken for to send to clean-up efforts...you know, when BP tries to kill the global water resources, or a hurricane tries to wipe New Orleans off the map!)
06-06-2010, 03:20 PM
#67
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Originally Posted by DianD
I tell them the truth...in January of each year, I look at all things financial and decide how much I can give to charities over the coming year. I tell them that for me to donate, they must submit a request to me in writing by Dec. 31st, for the next year, as I do not make donations over the telephone. After that, all money is spoken for. I've done this for years now, and it actually works! (Don't tell, but I keep a little unspoken for to send to clean-up efforts...you know, when BP tries to kill the global water resources, or a hurricane tries to wipe New Orleans off the map!)
06-08-2010, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by marsye
Originally Posted by karendenice
Originally Posted by Quilter7x
Originally Posted by marsye
I love to get prank calls :thumbup: My husband just dies laughing by the time I get done with them. ;)
I don't get many solicitor calls during dinner, but if I did, I would ask if they could hold on and then go eat my dinner. They'll get the message and hang up eventually.
I also agree with you about Marsye starting a story thread. :thumbup:
06-09-2010, 04:18 AM
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I remember one time after my dad passed away I was at their house. Phone rang, so I answered it. Man on the phone asked for my dad.
Man...Is Joe home?
Me....No, I'm sorry, he's not.
Man...do you know when he'll be back?
Me...Umm, that's a bit hard to say, he's passed away.
Man...Is there a number where I can reach him?
Me...Sure..1-800-HEAVEN
Man..Could you please give that to me in numbers instead of letters?
Me...No, I can't, God doesn't allow it
Man...GOD?
Me...yes, Joe died, he's in heaven.
Man...Oh, ok. Well, I guess I'll call the number you gave me and see if I can get ahold of him there.
Me...sure, but he's probably fishing in the Sea of Gold. I think God gives all fishermen new poles.
Man...well, if he's fishing, I sure don't want to bother him.
Me...Oh, I don't think you'd bother him
Man...Well, I'll call back later.
Me...sure, not a problem, but you won't be able to talk to him.
Man...Why?
Me... <raising my voice> BECAUSE HE IS DEAD YOU IDIOT!
Man...<click>
ARGH!!!
Man...Is Joe home?
Me....No, I'm sorry, he's not.
Man...do you know when he'll be back?
Me...Umm, that's a bit hard to say, he's passed away.
Man...Is there a number where I can reach him?
Me...Sure..1-800-HEAVEN
Man..Could you please give that to me in numbers instead of letters?
Me...No, I can't, God doesn't allow it
Man...GOD?
Me...yes, Joe died, he's in heaven.
Man...Oh, ok. Well, I guess I'll call the number you gave me and see if I can get ahold of him there.
Me...sure, but he's probably fishing in the Sea of Gold. I think God gives all fishermen new poles.
Man...well, if he's fishing, I sure don't want to bother him.
Me...Oh, I don't think you'd bother him
Man...Well, I'll call back later.
Me...sure, not a problem, but you won't be able to talk to him.
Man...Why?
Me... <raising my voice> BECAUSE HE IS DEAD YOU IDIOT!
Man...<click>
ARGH!!!
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