I always say "Oh I am so sorry she just passed away" or "We just lost her to cancer", they are generally really shocked and respond so apologetically.
2007-12-21 12:59:06 · 13 answers · asked by mchlmybelle 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Thanks Back Pack, although i've already done that, it's not full proof.
2007-12-21 13:50:53 · update #1
I always say something comical. Or try to sell them something...
2007-12-21 13:02:53 · answer #1 · answered by Puddlemere United Fan 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am always kind because I have been a telemarketer for several years(not right now though). I try to be polite and just say I am not interested! I only hang up if they keep on and on or are rude!
2007-12-21 13:02:55 · answer #2 · answered by Jenny 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Here is a really good response that I saw Jerry Seinfeld do on TV one time, several years ago. He said that he asked for the telemarketer's phone number, so that he (Jerry) could call him (the telemarketer), when he (the telemarketer) was having his dinner! The telemarketer just hung up. *sm*
2007-12-21 17:30:21 · answer #3 · answered by LadyZania 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Commercial telemarketers are not allowed to call you if your number is on the "Do Not Call Registry".
Do-Not-Call Registry
•You can register your phone number for free, and it will remain on the national do-not-call list for FIVE years.
How to Register
Register on-line @ www.donotcall.gov.
Register by telephone @ 1-888-382-1222
Register by telephone for TTY call 1-866-290-4236.
2007-12-21 13:02:53 · answer #4 · answered by backpackwayne 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
ohh that's so mean hahaha but funny
i always want to say something real witty and smart butt to them but i tend to chicken out for some reason!!
they always think i'm like this older person and they talk forever without giving me a chance to talk and then they finnnally go "are you 18 or older?" and i go no..
so we end up wasting both or precious time!!!
oh and they always say my last name wrong! so annoying. one time the marketer goes "is mrs. rabe home?" (it's supposed to be ray-bee) she goes "no there's no one by that name here" heehee
i dislike telemarketers.. :(
2007-12-21 13:06:10 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ mimi ♥ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I usually say "Hang on just a moment" and set the phone down and go about my business.
2007-12-21 13:11:52 · answer #6 · answered by Captain Happy Pants 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I usually ask for their shoe size, and then their opinion on something that is totally irrelevant (ie, what color they think the bathroom should be painted)
2007-12-21 13:03:13 · answer #7 · answered by rjk 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would like to say something like that, but my parents dont let me. Usually we can recognize when its them, on the caller ID, and we dont even pick up. My parents get pissed when i pick it up, cuz they seem to feel obliged to be polite and listen to them. Next time i am just gonna say "Welcome to Pizza Palace, can i take your order?"
2007-12-22 09:56:32 · answer #8 · answered by M & M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have a new law here where you can get on a "list" and they can't call you. Now, no one ever calls me....:(
I miss being asked "How are you today?" :)
2007-12-22 12:31:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell them to give you your their phone number to call them later.
2007-12-21 13:02:38 · answer #10 · answered by Any day 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋