Ooookay

Apr 10, 2008 at 12:25 PM
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So a telemarketer just called. I'm very nice to them, I just turn down whatever they are offering. We exchange the usual pleasantries...

"Hello, is Mr. or Mrs. P available?"

"This is Mrs. P."

"How are you today, Mrs. P?"

"I'm doing well. How are you?"

At this point she launches into exactly how she is...

"Well, I'm not really feeling well. I was feeling fine this morning and then all of a sudden I just started not feeling right, like I was coming down with something. I just can't seem to get over it."

I had to hold back from laughing, partly because it was so unexpected, partly because it's something I might actually do.

I managed to say, "Yeah, it's that time of year. Everyone's getting sick."

She then went into her spiel. I politely turned her down and told her I hoped she felt better soon. And I really meant it.

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Oh my goodness - that is a cute story! Love it.

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lmbo!

How funny! I think I'll try that - only reverse. When they ask me how I'm doing, I'll go into a whole diatribe about my aching feet or my mucus filled nasal cavity. Maybe they'll hang up on ME. heehee

Too funny! Somehow I still cannot remember that you're Mrs P, not Mrs S. That means I don't see you often enough, hint, hint!

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That's hilarious!

That is unexpected. I wonder if they monitor those calls, that would be an interesting conversation with the boss later.

Aren't you on the Do Not Call list?

That is funny. I remember when I was training for my telemarketer job -- for the 2.2 seconds I had it a long time ago -- we were specifically drilled about not offering up any personal info and sticking to the script. I wonder if they did monitor that call...