Jean in Newcastle Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 You know, when they call to tell you that you "won" a free vacation? The kind where you have to go to a 90 minute presentation (sans children, of course) and then they want you to join their (not free) club for a vacation for life. . . When I turn down the "free" offer, they always argue with me. (Drives me nuts.) But this time, when he asked me "why not?" I told him "It doesn't fit our priorities at this time." He was speechless! He then told me, "I'm supposed to argue with you. But how can I argue with that?:D" Victory!:hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom to Aly Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 That is wonderful!!! You should feel mighty proud!! I'm evil--when my xh left, and left me with $80,000 worth of debt, and bill collector's started calling, asking for Mr. "Deadbeat", I'd say he is with the floozy he just ran of with, with all of our money, you can call him there--that would leave them with nothing to say ;). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmac Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Way to go, Jean! I'll have to remember that line. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelli in TN Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I told him "It doesn't fit our priorities at this time." He was speechless! : Okay. I am filing that one away for when I need it!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jail warden Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 This is awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 :lol::lol::lol:That's a good one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenschooler Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 "It doesn't fit our priorities at this time." That's a great answer for any situation! I'm filing it away, too. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I'm going to use that line for many areas of my life. Awesome, thanks for sharing. Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I wish I had thought of that line with the door-to-door cleaning products salesman today! Way to go! That's a good one without being rude! Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 that is a great line!! I left one speechless once, it was a cable company-and I told them I wasn't interested because we do not have a t.v. the person had to know...not one? no. It seemed to be a first for that telemarketer. I felt really good, I hate being called and then argued with...it was good to leave him speechless.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I had fun once getting one of the political activist calls to actually hang up on me (after 45 minutes of discussion on why I felt his position was in error). It was one of the automated ones where they call you then say "if at any time in this recording you would like to talk to a real person, press 1". I pressed 1.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorna in the boonies Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Oh, I like that answer! I'll have to remember it! My son has recently discovered the joys of speaking with telemarketers. His current favorite response, when they ask if they can speak to his father, is to say, "I'm sorry. He's grounded right now and can't come to the phone." Dorky child.:001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 My son has recently discovered the joys of speaking with telemarketers. His current favorite response, when they ask if they can speak to his father, is to say, "I'm sorry. He's grounded right now and can't come to the phone." :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Great reply! And, always remember to tell them to remove you from their calling list. They are supposed to comply. FYI, the National Do Not Call Registry is a wonderful thing (imo): https://www.donotcall.gov/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelaniePA Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Oh, I like that answer! I'll have to remember it! My son has recently discovered the joys of speaking with telemarketers. His current favorite response, when they ask if they can speak to his father, is to say, "I'm sorry. He's grounded right now and can't come to the phone." Dorky child.:001_huh: Oh! That's just great! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 WTG! That is definitely rep-worthy, but I have to spread it around : (. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnUK Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 When we lived in the states and telemarketers would call, if after saying 'no thanks', they were still trying, I'd hand the phone to my then seven year old and let her talk. She was always dying to talk on the phone! --Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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