The Ultimate Cold Call Stopper

[fiat_knox]

Ever wondered what exact words you could use to end a cold call in its tracks, no questions asked?

Try this one, which I just came up with a few seconds ago:-

"I am sorry, I can't answer this call. You just caught me and my girlfriend* about to get into the shower."

It worked for me. ;)

*Substitute an appropriate term, e.g. wife / boyfriend / husband. Terms I do not recommend you use:- dog / best friend's corpse / mother's corpse / sister / brother / sister's corpse / dog's corpse / fourteen year old daughter / next door neighbour's fourteen year old daughter / some French guy.

Comments

[kleenexwoman.livejournal.com]

I got bored today with all the people who had their answering machines on all the time, and sang verses of jewelry-related songs to the machines when they beeped. At least five people today have been informed that a kiss on the hand may be quite continental, but diamonds are a girl's best friend, and at J's Jewelry, we have the most competitive prices for certified diamonds in town.

I should get paid more for this service, I think.

[fiat-knox.livejournal.com]

If it was you on the line, hon, we could talk for hours on their dime.

Unless it was your money paying for the call, in which case I'd call you back. :)