Friday, November 14, 2008
2:47 PM
Solutions to getting rid of telemarketers:
1. If it's a invitation for a new credit card,tell them you've just filed for bankruptcy and any extra cash would come in handy
2. If they ask "How are you today?",reply with,"I'm so glad you asked-it seems no one takes time out to care for anymore these days-I've got all these problems;my boss doesn't appreciate me,my girlfriend is pressuring me to get married,I've just been diagnosed with gonorrhea,I'm broke..."
3. Just say no.But vary your tone and rhythm each time you say it.And keep saying it even if they're trying to speak-keep up until they hang up.
4. When they introduce themselves,scream loudly,"[insert name]! Is that you? OMG,how have you been? " While they're trying to remember where they could have knows you from,make up an excuse and hang up.
5. Tell them you are working for the same company and they are the next person on your list.
6. Ask them to repeat everything they have said from the start where ever they finish because you weren't paying attention.Keep it until they hang up.
7. Ask them to hold and go to the toilet and make pooping and newspaper flipping noises.After about 10 minutes,flush.Then hang up.
8. Insist that the caller is really your buddy Leon playing a joke."Come on Leon,cut it out. Seriously,how is your mother?"
9. Tell them to speak very slowly because you want to write every word down.
10. Tell them you are busy right now and ask them for their home number so you call them back.If they say they can't give you their numbers,say "I guess you don't want anyone bothering you at home,right?" Then when they agree,say "Me too!"