Can you imagine what an insult it is to be hung up on (telephone) by telemarketers. And twice in the one day.
The crime I committed against these poor souls was to ask them "What company do You work for"
He he it's still early and I may get some more calls.
Mike.
Cloak said
04:24 PM Aug 28, 2014
Yeah I had one last night on my Mobile. Some resort in QLD and it was a backpacker for sure.
All I said was I'll let you finish your script if you tell me what you're wearing - she hung up. Go figure.
the rocket said
05:20 PM Aug 28, 2014
amazing.
I once had a man come to my front door and asked to speak to someone I did not know. I asked him "who he was and who he worked for" and he replied "I am not obliged to tell you that" and I replied to him "well I am not obliged to tell you anything now get off my property". Strop had indian telemarketers and asked if he was not busy could they talk to him and he replied I am working right now and they replied "well, can I call you after work" Strop replied "Sure, I charge overtime rates after work $100/hr. or part thereof. If you are willing to accept my fee can I have your credit card details". they hung up and have not rung back since.
sorry, hope I did not hijack the post.
-- Edited by the rocket on Thursday 28th of August 2014 05:20:56 PM
the rocket said
05:21 PM Aug 28, 2014
Cloak wrote:
Yeah I had one last night on my Mobile. Some resort in QLD and it was a backpacker for sure. All I said was I'll let you finish your script if you tell me what you're wearing - she hung up. Go figure.
I must tell Strop that one so he can add it to his collection.
exa41 said
06:20 PM Aug 28, 2014
best way to teach those telemarketers is to answer the phone , be very polite and ask them to hold on while you answer a knock at the door , put the phone down and go make a cup of tea , go back 10 mins later and see if they are still there , bet they aren`t.
Big Gorilla said
06:42 PM Aug 28, 2014
exa41 wrote:
best way to teach those telemarketers is to answer the phone , be very polite and ask them to hold on while you answer a knock at the door , put the phone down and go make a cup of tea , go back 10 mins later and see if they are still there , bet they aren`t.
That's my trick !!!
2weis said
07:30 PM Aug 28, 2014
I rarely get anything but telemarketer on the land line so when I answer I say
press 1 for owners
press 2 for the renters
press 3 for the squatters
I don't get past that point normally as the have hung up
brian
pugs said
07:47 PM Aug 28, 2014
The next time one rings whisper..."It's done but there is blood everywhere"......you should here a click. Pugs
rosco532 said
08:10 PM Aug 28, 2014
I always say...I'm surprised that you rang this number.....They always ask, Why is that ? And I reply, Because this is the local Police Station...
Wait for a few seconds and the phone goes......Click.
D and D said
09:43 PM Aug 28, 2014
Its been around for ages but remains the funniest responses to telemarketers I've heard: youtu.be/qZYjA8iwbqE
landy said
10:47 PM Aug 28, 2014
I had one once that wanted to sell me cheap electricity.
Me sorry I do not use cheap electricity.
Them why not.
Me beccause it clogs up my airconditioner.
They hung up strait away.
Landy
sandsmere said
06:37 AM Aug 29, 2014
I'm not quite as polite as you lot.
I just tell them to F*** Off. They do.
Glenelg said
08:15 AM Aug 29, 2014
i just shout out very loud , goodbye.
delapan said
08:45 AM Aug 29, 2014
Cloak, it's a while since I have slept under a counter pane like that.......brings back memories...
kandagal said
09:49 AM Aug 29, 2014
Oh the joy of only having a mobile
Gunsondeck said
10:53 AM Aug 29, 2014
I say... "Do you realize your disturbing my sex... AND I WAS VERY CLOSE TOO!!!"
G.
Aus-Kiwi said
11:04 AM Aug 29, 2014
My son.. tells them he's lonely.. If they stay on he asks what they are wearing ??
In a male voice similar to Marilyn Munro .. Lol..
Pondy said
11:27 AM Aug 29, 2014
When I answer the phone if they don't speak straight away I do the two second rule if they have not spoken then I hang up. Been getting a call around 12.30pm some days I now know it is telemarketers so just let it go to the answering machine. They have now given up.
rosco532 said
12:10 PM Aug 29, 2014
Gunsondeck wrote:
I say... "Do you realize your disturbing my sex... AND I WAS VERY CLOSE TOO!!!"
G.
Hmmm....Must try this one...lol
Cloak said
03:46 PM Aug 29, 2014
delapan wrote:
Cloak, it's a while since I have slept under a counter pane like that.......brings back memories...
Hehe yes I have very fond memories defending this great country.
If only the new generation felt like that.
Thank you for your contribution Delpan.
Hylda&Jon said
04:39 PM Aug 29, 2014
If you haven't already, you could register your number on this site. Even your mobile number.
-- Edited by Hylda&Jon on Friday 29th of August 2014 04:41:20 PM
The Hats said
05:46 PM Aug 29, 2014
kandagal wrote:
Oh the joy of only having a mobile
Mate I still get the bastards on my mobile, one good one is if your grand-kids are around I hand them the phone and tell them it is Santa
Cheers
The Hats
Ron
Phil C said
07:37 PM Aug 29, 2014
I give the phone to my 4 year old grandson and tell him its santa clause...
Dougwe said
07:40 PM Aug 29, 2014
I just say hang on a sec as I will turn the stove off. About 15 mins later I return but for some reason they have gone. Gee I was going to talk to them too
rosa said
08:54 PM Aug 29, 2014
i'm with you hats grand-kids are for telemarketers
Phil C said
11:53 AM Aug 30, 2014
Cloak wrote:
delapan wrote:
Cloak, it's a while since I have slept under a counter pane like that.......brings back memories...
Hehe yes I have very fond memories defending this great country.
If only the new generation felt like that.
Thank you for your contribution Delpan.
Good lord, how many ex raafies are here?? That bloody counterpane drove me nuts on rookies (1RTU EDN) could never get it tight enough for our corporal, so I joined the band and didnt need a bedroll other than COs inspection.. he he he
PurgaEd said
08:26 PM Aug 30, 2014
I too remember that counterpane mate - used to sleep under it and it alone on panic nights because my bedroll was fully made up ready for the morning. In winter, I used to sleep be tween the mattress cover under the counterpane. Cheers Keith
Can you imagine what an insult it is to be hung up on (telephone) by telemarketers. And twice in the one day.
The crime I committed against these poor souls was to ask them "What company do You work for"
He he it's still early and I may get some more calls.
Mike.
All I said was I'll let you finish your script if you tell me what you're wearing - she hung up. Go figure.
amazing.
I once had a man come to my front door and asked to speak to someone I did not know. I asked him "who he was and who he worked for" and he replied "I am not obliged to tell you that" and I replied to him "well I am not obliged to tell you anything now get off my property". Strop had indian telemarketers and asked if he was not busy could they talk to him and he replied I am working right now and they replied "well, can I call you after work" Strop replied "Sure, I charge overtime rates after work $100/hr. or part thereof. If you are willing to accept my fee can I have your credit card details". they hung up and have not rung back since.
sorry, hope I did not hijack the post.
-- Edited by the rocket on Thursday 28th of August 2014 05:20:56 PM
That's my trick !!!
press 1 for owners
press 2 for the renters
press 3 for the squatters
I don't get past that point normally as the have hung up
brian
I always say...I'm surprised that you rang this number.....They always ask, Why is that ? And I reply, Because this is the local Police Station...
Wait for a few seconds and the phone goes......Click.
I had one once that wanted to sell me cheap electricity.
Me sorry I do not use cheap electricity.
Them why not.
Me beccause it clogs up my airconditioner.
They hung up strait away.
Landy
I'm not quite as polite as you lot.
I just tell them to F*** Off. They do.
Cloak, it's a while since I have slept under a counter pane like that.......brings back memories...
I say... "Do you realize your disturbing my sex... AND I WAS VERY CLOSE TOO!!!"
G.
In a male voice similar to Marilyn Munro .. Lol..
Hmmm....Must try this one...lol
Hehe yes I have very fond memories defending this great country.
If only the new generation felt like that.
Thank you for your contribution Delpan.
If you haven't already, you could register your number on this site. Even your mobile number.
https://www.donotcall.gov.au/
-- Edited by Hylda&Jon on Friday 29th of August 2014 04:41:20 PM
Mate I still get the bastards on my mobile, one good one is if your grand-kids are around I hand them the phone and tell them it is Santa
Cheers
The Hats
Ron
I just say hang on a sec as I will turn the stove off. About 15 mins later I return but for some reason they have gone. Gee I was going to talk to them too
Good lord, how many ex raafies are here?? That bloody counterpane drove me nuts on rookies (1RTU EDN) could never get it tight enough for our corporal, so I joined the band and didnt need a bedroll other than COs inspection.. he he he
I too remember that counterpane mate - used to sleep under it and it alone on panic nights because my bedroll was fully made up ready for the morning. In winter, I used to sleep be tween the mattress cover under the counterpane.
Cheers Keith