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Unnerving telemarketers
I answered the phone. “Hello?” I said.
Pause.
“Hello?”
A faint click. I knew what was coming.
“Hello,” said the voice. “Can I please speak to … ” Slight pause. “Rob
Summers?”
“I'm sorry, but … ” Slight pause. “Rob Summers … ” Slight pause. “is not here
right now. Can I take a message?”
“No, that's okay. I'll call back at a better time.” Click.
Heh.
This is the second time I've added a pause around the name of the requested
person and it really seems to unnerve the telemarketers.
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