[redhead]

"One method that I haven't used which I think is excellent: when the caller asks for so-and-so, tell them yes, just a minute. Put the phone down and let it sit until the caller gets tired of waiting. Voila! you've just saved another few persons from calls while the telemarketer's line is tied up waiting on no one. :-) "

I always say Mr. or Mrs. X is not here, and ask if I can take a message or have them call back. Works every time. And it's polite. If you answer the phone, and you hear a 3-to 5-second pause, hang up. It's THEM.

[GirlShortstop]

If you answer the phone, and you hear a 3-to 5-second pause, hang up. It's THEM.

GOOD point!  I've yet to be told by a family member or friend that I hung up on them.  FReegards.

[knews_hound]

If you answer the phone, and you hear a 3-to 5-second pause, hang up. It's THEM

Agreed.

Consider also,

Say hello again, but this time in an accented voice.

When they invariably ask for Mr. X, I say in a heavly-accented voice….

“No Speaka English”


Gets you off the list while you have fun !

I have had “conversations” with others in the background while the guy on the phone groans.

He He He…


Cheers,

knews hound

[annieokie]

You are correct, phone rings, I say hello only ONE time, if no response, hang up, it is them. If you say hello the second time they got you.