I could never be rude to a telemarketer. They are human beings with feelings—I don’t want anyone treating me that way, so I won’t treat anyone that way.
For the most part, I do not answer the phone. Caller ID lets me know who is calling. If it is important, they will leave a message.
Huh? Your logic escapes me.
If they WERE human beings with feelings they would realize how annoying and intrusive these calls are and therefore would not have made the call in the first place.