The best one is to say that whoever they are calling is not there and you'll just go and get them. Then see how long you can keep them on the line. Oh he's just comming hang on. I've wasted literally minutes per call doing this.
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Rule Number 1 - Assuming that you have a valid contract in place always try to get your poo onto your timesheet, provided that the timesheet is valid for your current contract and covers the period of time that you are billing for.
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Pah! I've given Apprentice-missing a full 1000%.Originally posted by zeitghostMy all-time favourite Dilbert cartoon, this is: BTW, a Dumpster is a brand of skip, I think.Comment
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I fired it long ago also!Rule Number 1 - Assuming that you have a valid contract in place always try to get your poo onto your timesheet, provided that the timesheet is valid for your current contract and covers the period of time that you are billing for.
I preferred version 1!Comment
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The most annoying calls were from “Sam” offering to sell me a mobile deal. Last year I was getting 7 or 8 of these a month at one point…..until I worked out this strategy: When they ask you do you want to save money on your mobile bills, just say no. They will initially not understand your answer and will repeat the question. Say very clearly “No, I don’t want to save money…”. There will be silence for a few seconds while they flick through their script book to find suitable response. Upon failing to find one, they will thank you and hand up……over time, you will never receive a call offering you a mobile deal….Comment
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I solved this problem years ago by not having a land line.
Now I've got a new cable package where it's actually cheaper to have a land line. Haven't plugged the phone in though and don't plan to.Cats are evil.Comment
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That's an excellent tip. My parents were suckers for special offers, often ending up with inferior goods as a result, so I seek quality as well as price.Originally posted by sal626 View Post
That said, as Yorkshireman I do seek value for money. Cold calls offering a saving "on a plate" take the fun out of searching out my own deals.Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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That just ties up your line until they decide to hang up!Originally posted by TonyEnglish View Post
Best to just say 'no thanks' and put the phone down.
Im on the TPS but some of these cold callers say it isnt a sales call (yeah, right!) to try and engage you on a call.
Just say no!I couldn't give two fornicators! Yes, really!
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Time is precious for cold callers; so the best way to dissuade them is to keep them on the phone.
Keep asking them to repeat themselves.
Tell them you have to write everything down.
Go and fetch a notepad and pen.
Tell them the pen is not working and you need to go and get another one.
As them to spell their company,
Ask them for the address.
Ask them to hold because some is at the front door. (Make your self-tea and come back)
They will keep away from you."A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Time is precious for cold callers; so the best way to dissuade them is to keep them on the phone.
Keep asking them to repeat themselves.
Tell them you have to write everything down.
Go and fetch a notepad and pen.
Tell them the pen is not working and you need to go and get another one.
As them to spell their company,
Ask them for their address.
Ask them to hold because some is at the front door. (Make your self some tea and come back)
They will keep away from you."A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Originally posted by Paddy View Post
hee hee wish I had time to do that, but I have work to do I get paid by the hour....This default font is sooooooooooooo boring and so are short usernamesComment
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