How to put a Telemarketer off his game.

I had just finished making my lunch (Grilled Bacon & Cheese) and I was on
the way to the PC to catch up on the group, when the phone rang. So I
stopped to answer the phone, neglecting to check the Caller ID first. Damn
cable company sales type, wanting to increase my already insanely high cable
bill. So I'm listening to his pitch and Smokey came along following the
CHEESE. Smokey starts purring up a storm in the vicinity of the phone, so I
let her continue to see if I got a reaction from the TM. The TM never did
let on that he heard someone purring at him, but he did seem a little off
his game. He'll be telling all the other TMs how friendly the customers were
today.

Unfortunately Smokey realized that I had put the prize down on the bed when
I answered the phone. So now I'm trying to keep Smokey out of my lunch and
get rid of the TM.

"Bill Stock" wrote in message
...
I had just finished making my lunch (Grilled Bacon & Cheese) and I was on
the way to the PC to catch up on the group, when the phone rang. So I
stopped to answer the phone, neglecting to check the Caller ID first.
Damn
cable company sales type, wanting to increase my already insanely high
cable
bill. So I'm listening to his pitch and Smokey came along following the
CHEESE. Smokey starts purring up a storm in the vicinity of the phone, so
I
let her continue to see if I got a reaction from the TM. The TM never did
let on that he heard someone purring at him, but he did seem a little off
his game. He'll be telling all the other TMs how friendly the customers
were
today.

Unfortunately Smokey realized that I had put the prize down on the bed
when
I answered the phone. So now I'm trying to keep Smokey out of my lunch and
get rid of the TM.

As soon as I realize it's a telemarketer on the phone I quickly talk over
their spiel and say, "No thank you" and immediately hang up. DH, however,
in his innate gentle politeness, I think drives them even more crazy. He'll
listen to everything they have to say even if they talk for 30 minutes
straight. As soon as he's sure they've finished talking he'll *then* say,
"No thank you". They'll usually try for a while longer figuring they have a
sucker on the line who was willing to listen to them for so long, but no
dice. Then they finally realize that they've spent a *long* time and a
*lot* of effort with no sale!

Hugs,

CatNipped

"Bill Stock" wrote in message
...
I had just finished making my lunch (Grilled Bacon & Cheese) and I was on
the way to the PC to catch up on the group, when the phone rang. So I
stopped to answer the phone, neglecting to check the Caller ID first.
Damn
cable company sales type, wanting to increase my already insanely high
cable
bill. So I'm listening to his pitch and Smokey came along following the
CHEESE. Smokey starts purring up a storm in the vicinity of the phone, so
I
let her continue to see if I got a reaction from the TM. The TM never did
let on that he heard someone purring at him, but he did seem a little off
his game. He'll be telling all the other TMs how friendly the customers
were
today.

Unfortunately Smokey realized that I had put the prize down on the bed
when
I answered the phone. So now I'm trying to keep Smokey out of my lunch and
get rid of the TM.

As soon as I realize it's a telemarketer on the phone I quickly talk over
their spiel and say, "No thank you" and immediately hang up. DH, however,
in his innate gentle politeness, I think drives them even more crazy. He'll
listen to everything they have to say even if they talk for 30 minutes
straight. As soon as he's sure they've finished talking he'll *then* say,
"No thank you". They'll usually try for a while longer figuring they have a
sucker on the line who was willing to listen to them for so long, but no
dice. Then they finally realize that they've spent a *long* time and a
*lot* of effort with no sale!

Hugs,

CatNipped

"Bill Stock" wrote in message
...
I had just finished making my lunch (Grilled Bacon & Cheese) and I was on
the way to the PC to catch up on the group, when the phone rang. So I
stopped to answer the phone, neglecting to check the Caller ID first.
Damn
cable company sales type, wanting to increase my already insanely high
cable
bill. So I'm listening to his pitch and Smokey came along following the
CHEESE. Smokey starts purring up a storm in the vicinity of the phone, so
I
let her continue to see if I got a reaction from the TM. The TM never did
let on that he heard someone purring at him, but he did seem a little off
his game. He'll be telling all the other TMs how friendly the customers
were
today.

Unfortunately Smokey realized that I had put the prize down on the bed
when
I answered the phone. So now I'm trying to keep Smokey out of my lunch and
get rid of the TM.

As soon as I realize it's a telemarketer on the phone I quickly talk over
their spiel and say, "No thank you" and immediately hang up. DH, however,
in his innate gentle politeness, I think drives them even more crazy. He'll
listen to everything they have to say even if they talk for 30 minutes
straight. As soon as he's sure they've finished talking he'll *then* say,
"No thank you". They'll usually try for a while longer figuring they have a
sucker on the line who was willing to listen to them for so long, but no
dice. Then they finally realize that they've spent a *long* time and a
*lot* of effort with no sale!

Hugs,

CatNipped

CatNipped wrote:
"Bill Stock" wrote in message
...
I had just finished making my lunch (Grilled Bacon & Cheese) and I
was on the way to the PC to catch up on the group, when the phone
rang. So I stopped to answer the phone, neglecting to check the
Caller ID first. Damn cable company sales type
(snip)
As soon as I realize it's a telemarketer on the phone I quickly talk
over their spiel and say, "No thank you" and immediately hang up.
DH, however, in his innate gentle politeness, I think drives them
even more crazy.
(snipped)
Hugs,

CatNipped

No one can pronounce my last name. So if it's a telemarketer, I get this,
"I'm trying to reach Jill Mc Mc Mc" thing. Hey, if you can't pronounce my
name, you don't know me. And I'm not going to talk to you. I once told a
telemarketer, if you can pronounce my last name, I promise I'll listen to
your spiel. You have three chances, then I hang up. He tried but just
couldn't do it. I hung up, laughing.

Jill McQuown (it's like a cat meowing)

CatNipped wrote:
"Bill Stock" wrote in message
...
I had just finished making my lunch (Grilled Bacon & Cheese) and I
was on the way to the PC to catch up on the group, when the phone
rang. So I stopped to answer the phone, neglecting to check the
Caller ID first. Damn cable company sales type
(snip)
As soon as I realize it's a telemarketer on the phone I quickly talk
over their spiel and say, "No thank you" and immediately hang up.
DH, however, in his innate gentle politeness, I think drives them
even more crazy.
(snipped)
Hugs,

CatNipped

No one can pronounce my last name. So if it's a telemarketer, I get this,
"I'm trying to reach Jill Mc Mc Mc" thing. Hey, if you can't pronounce my
name, you don't know me. And I'm not going to talk to you. I once told a
telemarketer, if you can pronounce my last name, I promise I'll listen to
your spiel. You have three chances, then I hang up. He tried but just
couldn't do it. I hung up, laughing.

Jill McQuown (it's like a cat meowing)

CatNipped wrote:
"Bill Stock" wrote in message
...
I had just finished making my lunch (Grilled Bacon & Cheese) and I
was on the way to the PC to catch up on the group, when the phone
rang. So I stopped to answer the phone, neglecting to check the
Caller ID first. Damn cable company sales type
(snip)
As soon as I realize it's a telemarketer on the phone I quickly talk
over their spiel and say, "No thank you" and immediately hang up.
DH, however, in his innate gentle politeness, I think drives them
even more crazy.
(snipped)
Hugs,

CatNipped

No one can pronounce my last name. So if it's a telemarketer, I get this,
"I'm trying to reach Jill Mc Mc Mc" thing. Hey, if you can't pronounce my
name, you don't know me. And I'm not going to talk to you. I once told a
telemarketer, if you can pronounce my last name, I promise I'll listen to
your spiel. You have three chances, then I hang up. He tried but just
couldn't do it. I hung up, laughing.

Jill McQuown (it's like a cat meowing)

On Thu, 21 Oct 2004 05:58:22 -0500, "jmcquown"
wrote:

No one can pronounce my last name. So if it's a telemarketer, I get this,
"I'm trying to reach Jill Mc Mc Mc" thing. Hey, if you can't pronounce my
name, you don't know me. And I'm not going to talk to you.

Very few folks can pronounce my name either!! It's amazing what a
variety of mispronunciations can be made from a 5-letter word. Solved
"problem" with an answering machine; now screen all calls and can
avoid any and all telemarketers, poll-takers, wrong numbers, perverts,
whatevers - most are hang-ups anyway. Makes phone-life simpler!

Jeanne

On Thu, 21 Oct 2004 05:58:22 -0500, "jmcquown"
wrote:

No one can pronounce my last name. So if it's a telemarketer, I get this,
"I'm trying to reach Jill Mc Mc Mc" thing. Hey, if you can't pronounce my
name, you don't know me. And I'm not going to talk to you.

Very few folks can pronounce my name either!! It's amazing what a
variety of mispronunciations can be made from a 5-letter word. Solved
"problem" with an answering machine; now screen all calls and can
avoid any and all telemarketers, poll-takers, wrong numbers, perverts,
whatevers - most are hang-ups anyway. Makes phone-life simpler!

Jeanne

On Thu, 21 Oct 2004 05:58:22 -0500, "jmcquown"
wrote:

No one can pronounce my last name. So if it's a telemarketer, I get this,
"I'm trying to reach Jill Mc Mc Mc" thing. Hey, if you can't pronounce my
name, you don't know me. And I'm not going to talk to you.

Very few folks can pronounce my name either!! It's amazing what a
variety of mispronunciations can be made from a 5-letter word. Solved
"problem" with an answering machine; now screen all calls and can
avoid any and all telemarketers, poll-takers, wrong numbers, perverts,
whatevers - most are hang-ups anyway. Makes phone-life simpler!

Jeanne