Ever had one of those really overzealous telemarketers who won’t take “No, thank you.” for an answer?
*phone rings*
Me: Hello?
Telemarketer: Hello, may I speak to the head of household, please?
Dead giveaway, pal.
Me: Speaking.
TM: Are you the head of household?
Ummmm … didn’t I just say that?
Me: Yes I am.
TM: Ah, ok. Have you ever thought to yourself ‘How can I best protect my family if something happens to me?’ Well, I have an answer for you. Today, ma’am you can purchase no exam life insurance from (COMPANY NAME) for only … ”
Me: I’m sorry, I’m not interested.
TM: I understand ma’am, but I don’t think that you realize that you can get…
Me: No, thank you. I’m really not interested.
TM: But ma’am, you’re not interested in saving money?
Me: I have enough insurance, but thank you for the offer.
This guy doesn’t give up … thanks, but no thanks. Take the hint!
TM: Wait! Hold on, ma’am! If you’ll only hear me out…
Me: What part of “NO” didn’t you understand? Thank you and good-bye.
TM: (says to someone as he’s hanging up the phone) Geeez, what a bi–
*click*
What part of “No thanks” don’t they understand? I try to be polite, because I know it’s just a job to most people who do that sort of thing. However, I’ll be as rude as possible if you keep pushing me after I’ve repeatedly politely declined.
Shadowhelm
We use the privacy director service and I NEVER get telemarketers. I could not tell you the last time we got one of those calls at home. It costs a few bucks a month but it is worth every penny.
c.a. Marks
Damn, maybe he’ll call me next so I can go off on someone! Tell someone how I REALLY feel. LOLOLOL
Doc
After what happened yesterday, my Orii bit sounds like the perfect way to mess with telemarketers too. :)
Nicki
@Shadowhelm: I had that at one point and dropped it. Am seriously thinking of getting it again. :)
@CA: LOL!
@Doc: Hahahaha, true! I tell ya what, if I ever do, I’ll record it! ;)
Brett Evans
I usually find it fun when they called. We dont have a house phone anymore everyone just has cell phones, but when they used to call we really tore them a new one.
I usually could tell it was a TM because they would always start talking after the second hello. For some reason they never answered the first hello. No clue
nort
I am no longe nic either :cool:
I always interrupt the ” Is that Mr…” or “how are you” with the question
“what are you selling?”
And they normal start into something like “I’m not selling but want to offer the opportunity….”
right then I interrupt and say OK. I’m putting you on HOLD
and put the phone face down….
within seconds you hear beeep … beeep …..beeep of the line being hung up …. its all to do with their quote
DualDenz
i found it’s much MUCH more fun to string them along for a good 30 minutes before letting them know there’s no way in hell that i’ll buy their products, i’ve actually been called an asshole while still on the line, i laughed my ass off.