Guest guest Posted November 2, 2001 Report Share Posted November 2, 2001 We are ex-directory and do not get any phone calls like that. However mum does and she enjoys herself - she does vary her tactics but the following are often used: I can't hear you? Can you ring back when my daughter is here because I am hard of hearing? Pardon? I am in sheltered accommodation - do you need to speak to my carer? Its a council flat ........ I don't understand what you are saying? I've got windows? What? Didn't you ring last week? Are you trying to sell me something? I don't think I am going to be here much longer? She genuinely does not want these phone calls and if she manages to put these people off of their script then they just hang up. Trisha SAHM to 3 boys Jack 8, 6 and Isaac 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2001 Report Share Posted November 2, 2001 >I had a phone call today from a Double Glazing salesman who managed to >commit one of my 'pet hates' the over use of my name. I've been hearing some good responses to these recently: I'm renting I'm the cleaner/au pair (you have to be very careful how you answer their first few questions for these - I think they usually start with 'Are you the homeowner?') My fave was: First you'll have to get past the armed guard on the gate then you'll have to apply to the Ministry of Defence for permission to change the property. It's a condition of our stay here that the property is returned in its original condition so you'll need to ensure you keep the windows in exactly the same state they are in when you remove them and re-fit them when we leave the property. In theory the last one can only be used by people who live in barracks/army houses. It's interesting being a temp - you wouldn't believe how much I have learned from my fellow temps about selling double glazing, working in nursing homes (please check the qualifications of the staff if you are thinking of putting a relative into one as temps seem to do a lot of this and don't seem to need any nursing qualifications, are paid a pittance and treated like the proverbial brown stuff), credit scoring in various loan companies, extracting charity donations, etc. -- Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2001 Report Share Posted November 2, 2001 I like these. When I told him I already had double glazing he tried front and back doors when that had no joy he tried garage doors - Bit difficult said I as we don't have one! he sort of lost heart after that. Caroline Jersey > I've been hearing some good responses to these recently: > > I'm renting > > I'm the cleaner/au pair (you have to be very careful how you answer Germain Jersey British Channel Islands 49º11'30 " N 02º06'12 " W WGS84 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2001 Report Share Posted November 2, 2001 Reminds me of when I got a call from a conservatory salesman. I let him go on with his sales pitch for while, sounded very enthusiastic about a new conservatory but then played my trump card by asking whether they'd had much experience of fitting conservatories to first floor flats. Soon got rid of him. Todman Treasurer, Stansted Branch (R5) Mum to , 3¾ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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