Wuzzat?
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- Jan 20, 2010
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The person who asks the question controls the conversation.
If you hang up you are doing them a favor.
Waste their time.
TM: Is the lady of the house in?
Me: That is none of your business.
TM: May I speak to the lady of the house?
Me: No, you may not, even if she exists.
TM: Can I speak to the lady of the house?
Me: You CAN, but you MAY not.
TM: Would you like your ducts cleaned for free?
Me: My time is valuable. What is your credit card number so that I can charge you for this call?
TM: Would you like your ducts cleaned or would you like to continue suffering from poor air quality?
Me: False dichotomy.
TM, with Bombay accent: Are you having computer problems?
Me: Where are you calling from?
TM names a shopping center near me
Me: what is the address of your building so I can send you a bill for this call?
TM: Are you having problems with your xxx?
Me: I can't find the valve.
TM: Excuse me?
Me: The valve. I looked at the output stage and also the public policy source, but it's gone. (mumbling) I really need it. These voltage readings are confusing me.
Continue with this nonsense until the TM hangs up or, rarely, explodes with rage.
TM: I want to speak to the homeowner.
Me: What is the likelihood that you will get your wish?
TM: Who am I speaking to?
Me: I am afraid.
If you hang up you are doing them a favor.
Waste their time.
TM: Is the lady of the house in?
Me: That is none of your business.
TM: May I speak to the lady of the house?
Me: No, you may not, even if she exists.
TM: Can I speak to the lady of the house?
Me: You CAN, but you MAY not.
TM: Would you like your ducts cleaned for free?
Me: My time is valuable. What is your credit card number so that I can charge you for this call?
TM: Would you like your ducts cleaned or would you like to continue suffering from poor air quality?
Me: False dichotomy.
TM, with Bombay accent: Are you having computer problems?
Me: Where are you calling from?
TM names a shopping center near me
Me: what is the address of your building so I can send you a bill for this call?
TM: Are you having problems with your xxx?
Me: I can't find the valve.
TM: Excuse me?
Me: The valve. I looked at the output stage and also the public policy source, but it's gone. (mumbling) I really need it. These voltage readings are confusing me.
Continue with this nonsense until the TM hangs up or, rarely, explodes with rage.
TM: I want to speak to the homeowner.
Me: What is the likelihood that you will get your wish?
TM: Who am I speaking to?
Me: I am afraid.