Indian Bob and annoying calls

[cojak]

He got all irrate when I wouldnt listen to him or let him tell me the product. Daily we get these calls, today, he got the response I've wanted to give for ages!!

Next week, I might see what they are selling and let him waffle for ages, string him along, then I might try and sell him consultancy. turn it around to them

I got one London woman outraged because I said 'no thanks' and put the phone down before she finished her spiel.

She immediately called me back and berated me before I pointed out that she called me, I wasn't interested and did it again.

I was happy for the rest of the afternoon

[TimberWolf]

It's surprising they get any willing punters from cold calls, but they must do. Can't say I've contemplated for a nanosecond buying whatever it is they are pushing.

[OwlHoot]

Bobs also have an annoying habit on IM. At clientco a Spark window pops up on my screen saying "Hi Owly", and I dutifully type "Hi Ravi" (or whoever it is - They all seem to do it.) and then ... nothing, for ages and ages (sometimes for ever, or until the next time).

Perhaps they think that starting an IM conversation would be a good time to go for a chapatti, while they think what to say next. It's a mystery though.

Or maybe it's just a handy probe, to see if I am there and will promptly read their emails.

[cojak]

That's baffled me in the past too.

[mudskipper]

Bobs also have an annoying habit on IM. At clientco a Spark window pops up on my screen saying "Hi Owly", and I dutifully type "Hi Ravi" (or whoever it is - They all seem to do it.) and then ... nothing, for ages and ages (sometimes for ever, or until the next time).

Perhaps they think that starting an IM conversation would be a good time to go for a chapatti, while they think what to say next. It's a mystery though.

Or maybe it's just a handy probe, to see if I am there and will promptly read their emails.

Maybe it's just a friendly greeting - sort of like walking on the office and saying "good morning"