'Hi! I was calling to see how much for brake pads for a '78 Mailibu?'
'Hi! Can you tell me what time the movie starts?'
'Hi! How late are you open til?'
'Hi! Do you deliver?'
'Hi! Can you check to see if my pictures are back?'
NOT this:
Rinnnnng! (Delay)...'Can I speak to the man of the house? Would you be interested in donating to the Firemen's concert?' (And these guys won't take no for an answer, and really pissed me off!)
Rinnnnng! (Delay) 'Hi! Can I speak to Mr. Smith? I'm calling to ask if you'd be interested in 3 months 'free' subscription to the 'Daily Crud?'
Rinnnnng! (delay) 'Mr. Smith please! Hi, Mr. Smith! Joe Schmuckola from Qwest and I'd like to tell you about our 'free' long distance sign up!'
Rinnnnng! (Delay) 'Hello, is this Mr. Smith? We were wondering if you'd like to donate to 'Save The Children?'
Rinnnnng! (Delay) 'Hello is this Mr. Smith? We were wonfering if you'd take a few minutes to take our survey?'
And of course, it's all repeated the very next week.
Since I don't get too many calls I just shut the damned ringer off. Wow! Talk about peace & quiet!!
I suppose I'll soon sign on to the 'Don't Call Me Ya' Jerk' list!