I am at work and this just happened.it happens all the time.. why do people call and ask you for a phone number and then say .. hold on let me get a pen... DUH wasn't the purpose of the call necessary to have a pen handy ...
2006-09-14 10:17:04 · 8 answers · asked by Muy Buena 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I feel you on this one! Another one I hate is when whoever there trying to reach isn't in I'll ask would they like the direct dial number and they say no thank you.
2006-09-14 10:46:48 · answer #1 · answered by Sasha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thoughtlessness. I go out of my way to tell them to BE ready when calling for information with a pen/pencil and paper and not to call me at work and keep me on the telephone very long.
2006-09-14 13:53:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The caller is usually ad hoc and not expecting to get through to a responsive and responsible party. The receiver on the otherhand may be in expectation of the future probable intended action.
2006-09-14 10:36:59 · answer #3 · answered by pax veritas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always have a pen ready but I guess some people just don't think before they act.
2006-09-14 10:29:46 · answer #4 · answered by smiley 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely agree...it happened to me several times. Still don't get it, just like you.Seems like they don't really use their head to think before they do or say someting...it's still a 8th wonder of the world for me...I guess we should ask them...why?
2006-09-14 10:28:46 · answer #5 · answered by Nt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is your question, why do they call? Because they need a number.
Are you a directory assistance operator?
Calm down, this is the least of your problems. Hardly worth classifying as "Etiquette".
2006-09-14 10:45:24 · answer #6 · answered by joe_on_drums 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
for the same reason they call, you asnwer, start talking and then they say - ican you call me back, i'm going into an appointment LOL
why did they call if they didn't have the time?!?!?
2006-09-14 12:54:30 · answer #7 · answered by Marysia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know. It bugs me too. But, I guess there are worse things in the world I should be mad about...
2006-09-14 10:24:42 · answer #8 · answered by shamand001 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋