Re: OT: we do not use
- From: Mladen Gogala <gogala@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: bdbafh@xxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2004 19:56:34 +0000
On 11/19/2004 11:55:58 AM, Paul Drake wrote:
> I just received a Network World magazine solicitation phone call.
>=20
> caller: Can I verify your current email address as <asdf>.?
> me: I can verify that is not correct.
> Caller: can I have your correct email address?
> me: no. we don't use networks here.
> caller: can I have an email address of a co-worker that handles your
> network?
> me: no. they don't use networks either.
> caller: oh. ok. thanks for your time. goodbye.
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> somehow the day now seems brighter.
My method is somewhat different:
Caller: Sir, this is not a marketing call, I am calling just to
verify...
Me: Sorry, I cannot talk right now, give me your home number and
I'll call you later.
Caller: No problem. Our number is 1-800-.....
Me: No, not the 800 number, give me you presonal home number, I
will call you.
Caller: Sir, we don't do that. You cannot call me at my home.
Me: And what the f...alafel makes you think that you can call me
at my home, then?
I usually feel good after that. I installed a block for the people not =20
revealing their phone numbers and I've put my number in the "do not =20
call" list. BTW, falafel is a dietary (and otherwise) a preference of
the "no-spin zone" host.
--=20
Mladen Gogala
Oracle DBA
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