Telemarketer

I used to do telemarketing for Dial America. I lasted about 3 months. I couldn't keep my score up. From working as a telemarketer, it has taught me to be sensitive when they call. Then there is always the "do not call list". You can place your name on that list and you will not have to be bothered ever. On the other hand, that was really funny what you did. It was funny because I am a retired cop and if I was the telemarketer, I would not have fallen for the prank. But, it was a good prank.

I that is really funny, but do not scare them like that friend, just say no to them, because it is also question of their livelihood, but yes you can always ignore them.

This too funny, I get tons of telemarking calls I am going to have to try this one on the next one that calls us, thanks for sharing

this isn't funny at all. it's very rude!

I think that was a very mean thing to do. I don't even have to explain why I think so. You should've just politely turned down the mans offer. I hope you never do this again.

Hahahaha, oh my, I have to keep this in mind!! Just so great!!One hell of a joke if you ask me!! Hope someone never does this to me since I have to call people for my boss....

Oh my Goodness. I Love it. This is awesome. Thanks for the laugh, and I am sure this person will never want to be a Telemarketer or work on the phones again will he?

Hahhahah, that is funny. Now, was that a joke, or did it happen?

That is so funny, I like it.

Sales people do not have the right to disturb us in the privacy of our own homes--either on the phone or at the door. P-E-R-I-O-D!!!!!

OMG! That is so mean in a funny, perverse way! I would,ve LOVED to hear the guy scurry away after giving answers in a shaky voice!I think that served the telemarketer right for distrubing your dinner. Good thing it made your dinner all the more enjoyable. I,m glad that you scared the %^*# out of the telemarketer!

LOL thats funny, but come on, they have to make a living too. if i dont like telemarketers calling i just hang up, you shouldnt play cruel jokes on them.. but nonetheless that was hilarious.

that is too funny, i couldn't imagine -- i would have been laughing

Here is one way to deal with telemarketers. Good evening, may I speak with... If you’re like me, and most of your friends have given up on calling, because you screen your calls, or because you never agree to go out anywhere, then probably most of your incoming calls will be from telemarketers. One friend instructs telemarketers and weirdos, which may strike some readers as redundant, to hang up during her telephone answering machine message. All others may begin to speak so that she can identify the voice, and then make an informed decision. There is no reason for so much dread and trepidation. They call because they have something they want to offer you, a gift, kind of. And they are people persons, after all. Who else but a people person would agree to call strangers and talk to them, or read to them? But wouldn’t taking such a call be a little less immediately off-putting if they tried a tiny bit harder to pronounce our names correctly? I’ll concede that my name is not phonetically spelled, and it does amuse to be addressed as Miss Simile. My standard reply is "Sorry no one here by THAT name.". Or "That’s not how I pronounce it, try again". But I’d hate for people to pick up my bad habits, so here’s a better way. Instead of "No thank you, no thank you, no thank you….", which we all know doesn’t work, treat them as you would a friend, a friend calling long distance . Engage them in a little friendly chit chat. Oh sure this may break their rhythm, cause them to lose their place in the script. But you’re an individual and you deserve to be treated as such. They’ll soon forget they were trying to sell you something when they realize that you are genuinely interested in them. "Where are you calling from?" is always a good icebreaker, although their location may be apparent from their accent. "What time is it there is my favorite follow-up query, for telemarketers or anyone at the other end of my phone, local or otherwise. By now they should be trying to conclude the phone call. If you are lucky and fast you might get a couple of closers in. "Is it the beginning or the end of your shift?" I like to vary this with the ever reliable "Yeah, I hate Mondays too". Or "Thank God it’s Friday". material. "What’s your favorite color?" a great utility question that can be used anywhere in your routine. And when you are ready to hear that gratifying phone slam and dial tone, "Did you see Dilbert today"?

that was a very funny story you had with that telemarketer. You must have scared the wits off him.

aw the poor guy.He was just doing what he was paid for and probably reading a script. I f it had been me I would have asked for your name and badge no. and had the police coming to your house as you might have been the killer!

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What were you thinking about, when you did that? Good practical joke? Do you have a child? pray that event will not happen to him. If it did, just enjoy your cold food.

I ALWAYS THELL THESE PEOPLE I'M SORRY SIR BUT I HAVE MY WIFE TIED UP IN THE BASEMENT AND IT'S TIME TO FEED HER .THAT WORKS

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