When I pick up the phone, I first listen for heavy breathing to tell is someone is really there.
I had this Paki on the line last week and couldn’t understand him. I said please speak up I’m hard of hearing. So he starts shouting. I say could you please slow down so I can under stand you better. So he shouts It’s. Microsoft. Protection. Plan. We. Want. To. Protect. You. I say please repeat, I’m retired, on Social Security and can’t afford hearing aids. <<<< click >>>>
When I answer the phone I don’t say anything. Robo calls will disconnect in about 5 seconds and humans will start saying Hello? Hello?