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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.

 



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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.

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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

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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.

 



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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.

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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 !!!biggrinbiggrin



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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
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The next time one rings whisper..."It's done but there is blood everywhere"......you should here a click. Pugs

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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.



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Its been around for ages but remains the funniest responses to telemarketers I've heard: youtu.be/qZYjA8iwbqE

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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.

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I'm not quite as polite as you lot.

I just tell them to F*** Off. They do.



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i just shout out very loud , goodbye.

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Cloak, it's a while since I have slept under a counter pane like that.......brings back memories...



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Oh the joy of only having a mobile

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I say... "Do you realize your disturbing my sex... AND I WAS VERY CLOSE TOO!!!"

 

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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..

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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.


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Gunsondeck wrote:

I say... "Do you realize your disturbing my sex... AND I WAS VERY CLOSE TOO!!!"

 

G.biggrin

 Hmmm....Must try this one...lol



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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.



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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

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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 Santabiggrin

Cheers

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I give the phone to my 4 year old grandson and tell him its santa clause...

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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 biggrin



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i'm with you hats grand-kids are for telemarketers

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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



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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.biggrin Cheers Keith



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