So Glad You Asked
How to get rid of a telemarketer37 total reviews
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
That is hilarious! I'm going to remember that the next time I get a phone call for health insurance. They just keep calling and never listen. Normally I hang up on them, but not again, I'll use this excellent story to my advantage and have a good giggle! Wonderful, good luck in the contest, it's bound to win. :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2022
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That is hilarious! I'm going to remember that the next time I get a phone call for health insurance. They just keep calling and never listen. Normally I hang up on them, but not again, I'll use this excellent story to my advantage and have a good giggle! Wonderful, good luck in the contest, it's bound to win. :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 04-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2022
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Thank you. Oh, good. I'm glad the story helped someone. All us older folks get tons of these calls every day. I just don't answer them. They did inspire this story, though. LOL
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Comment from Terry Broxson
I love it for this contest, good luck in the contest. You have triggered a memory of something similar that a friend of mine used, and I copied it. It worked great. Maybe I will post it sometime. Excellent work. Terry.
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2022
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I love it for this contest, good luck in the contest. You have triggered a memory of something similar that a friend of mine used, and I copied it. It worked great. Maybe I will post it sometime. Excellent work. Terry.
Comment Written 04-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2022
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Thank you. Yeah, it would be a good way to get rid of them, but I mostly don't answer the calls.
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Comment from Soledadpaz
Ingenious! I usually say no thank you and click off. But this way is much better and can also serve as therapy, venting like that to a complete and captive stranger!
Wonderfully done!
Sol
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2022
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Ingenious! I usually say no thank you and click off. But this way is much better and can also serve as therapy, venting like that to a complete and captive stranger!
Wonderfully done!
Sol
Comment Written 04-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2022
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Thank you for reading and the six stars. Both are appreciated. My phone rings all day, and unless I know the number calling, I don't bother to answer. I got this idea from all those calls.
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Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is very amusing, and I sure wish I could remember it for the next telemarketer. Have you actually tried it? It really is an excellent way to say NO!
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2022
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This is very amusing, and I sure wish I could remember it for the next telemarketer. Have you actually tried it? It really is an excellent way to say NO!
Comment Written 03-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2022
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Thank you. No, I haven't tried it, but I bet it would work. Thank you for the stars and comments.
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Comment from estory
This was a proper humorous little post, you had plenty of personality in the voice of the character giving the phone solicitor an earful of something he doesn't want to hear. It's a fun way to get those pesky robocalls to hang up on you. I like how you have him trying to get a word in edge wise, but getting spoken over by the loquacious kvetscher who unloads problem after problem he probably doesn't want to insure. estory
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2022
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This was a proper humorous little post, you had plenty of personality in the voice of the character giving the phone solicitor an earful of something he doesn't want to hear. It's a fun way to get those pesky robocalls to hang up on you. I like how you have him trying to get a word in edge wise, but getting spoken over by the loquacious kvetscher who unloads problem after problem he probably doesn't want to insure. estory
Comment Written 03-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2022
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Thank you. This was a fun piece to write. I know it's early for the contest, but I wanted to write it while it was fresh in my mind.
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Comment from Thomas Blanks
Funny "dialogue only" entry for the contest... should be a contender, but you never know how people will vote. One of my favorite things to say to them is... "I'm busy right now. Give me your home number, and I'll call you later." After the inevitable silence, "Yeah, that's how I feel, too." Then I hang up.
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2022
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Funny "dialogue only" entry for the contest... should be a contender, but you never know how people will vote. One of my favorite things to say to them is... "I'm busy right now. Give me your home number, and I'll call you later." After the inevitable silence, "Yeah, that's how I feel, too." Then I hang up.
Comment Written 03-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2022
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Thank you for the stars and the comments. I do get tired of all those phone calls.
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Comment from Jay Squires
You know, the best compliment I can give this piece was that I didn't know until I read it at the end that this was a dialogue only contest entry. Your exchanges were smooth and there were no awkward moments where you're going back to see who is speaking. Great entry. I wish you the best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2022
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You know, the best compliment I can give this piece was that I didn't know until I read it at the end that this was a dialogue only contest entry. Your exchanges were smooth and there were no awkward moments where you're going back to see who is speaking. Great entry. I wish you the best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 02-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2022
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Thank you. I love these dialogue contests because it is easier than having to put in all the scenes and back story.
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Comment from Rosemary Everson1
I sure hope this lady will go to the doctor and get some relief. I can honestly say that the lady, who telephoned, got an ear full. I was thinking how patient she was to sit and listen to the lady's complaints. Like your story.
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2022
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I sure hope this lady will go to the doctor and get some relief. I can honestly say that the lady, who telephoned, got an ear full. I was thinking how patient she was to sit and listen to the lady's complaints. Like your story.
Comment Written 02-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2022
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Thank you. Apparently she didn't listen to long. LOL It's just a funny story that popped into my head.
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Comment from Malcolm Rothery
That's a great subject for a dialogue only story. It made me smile and made me want to try it out the next time I get one of these calls. I did once put the phone on a table and went to the kitchen to make a cup of tea, but the caller had hung up when I got back - but your idea is really wicked!! Good luck in the contest. x
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2022
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That's a great subject for a dialogue only story. It made me smile and made me want to try it out the next time I get one of these calls. I did once put the phone on a table and went to the kitchen to make a cup of tea, but the caller had hung up when I got back - but your idea is really wicked!! Good luck in the contest. x
Comment Written 02-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2022
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Thank you. I don't see why it wouldn't work.
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Comment from lyenochka
Lol! That's a brilliant tactic to use on those awful solicitors. Talk to them about stuff they don't want to hear after all, they called to talk to us about things we didn't want to hear! This should do well in the contest!
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2022
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Lol! That's a brilliant tactic to use on those awful solicitors. Talk to them about stuff they don't want to hear after all, they called to talk to us about things we didn't want to hear! This should do well in the contest!
Comment Written 02-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2022
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Thank you. It was just a thought that went through my mind. I must get twenty calls every day. Unless I know the caller, I don't answer.
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