Why do they do it?

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:05 am

Have you a friend or relative that gives their name and number when they pick the phone up?

You feel like saying 'Yes, I know the number because I just dialled it'.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:06 am

oscar;1225602 wrote: Have you a friend or relative that gives their name and number when they pick the phone up?

You feel like saying 'Yes, I know the number because I just dialled it'.

I lie & say "where's my plane tix"?:yh_rotfl

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:09 am

As we are ex-directory I always just say 'hello', no name no number ! :sneaky:

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:11 am

Sometimes we get stupid callers saying out car warranty is running out...of course it's automated but then you get a live person...I hand the phone to my sarcastic daughter is goes to work on them:yh_rotfl

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:14 am

oscar;1225602 wrote: Have you a friend or relative that gives their name and number when they pick the phone up?

You feel like saying 'Yes, I know the number because I just dialled it'.

why would someone answer the phone and give their name and number?

to weird.

I say just hello, doesn't everyone say that?

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:25 am

Ah, I let the phone recording pick up the phone, those that know me call my cell instead.

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:34 am

But if you remember years and years ago (I was a very small child at the time :sneaky:) when you called someone from a telephone box you had a short delay before you pushed your coin in, so if the person the other end gave their number/name and you had a wrong no you didn't lose your money.

I don't do it 'cos I don't want any more nutters calling me, it's bad enough with Jimbo on the phone morning noon and night............

:sneaky:

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:34 am

I just say hello,, and you better be quick to say hello back or i put the phone down:yh_rotfl:yh_rotflthose cold callers always take a few seconds to get through,, so i know its them if someone dont talk straight away:p

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:36 am

kazalala;1225639 wrote: I just say hello,, and you better be quick to say hello back or i put the phone down:yh_rotfl:yh_rotflthose cold callers always take a few seconds to get through,, so i know its them if someone dont talk straight away:p

We do that too! My daughter is so quick off the mark in hanging up she has been known to cut off genuine callers!!

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:36 am

Imladris;1225638 wrote: But if you remember years and years ago (I was a very small child at the time :sneaky:) when you called someone from a telephone box you had a short delay before you pushed your coin in, so if the person the other end gave their number/name and you had a wrong no you didn't lose your money.

I don't do it 'cos I don't want any more nutters calling me, it's bad enough with Jimbo on the phone morning noon and night............

:sneaky:
Yes, I was a very small child as well :wah: I do remember that.

Another thing......... people put their posh telephone voice on :yh_rotfl

I fully understand about Jimbo

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:38 am

Imladris;1225643 wrote: We do that too! My daughter is so quick off the mark in hanging up she has been known to cut off genuine callers!!
I hung up on a heavy breather. I felt so bad, it was my friend having an asthma attack

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:42 am

Imladris;1225643 wrote: We do that too! My daughter is so quick off the mark in hanging up she has been known to cut off genuine callers!!

i have been known to do that too:wah::wah: also sometimes i can just hear the click of them getting through and say ,, too late! and put the phone down:wah:

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:51 am

kazalala;1225662 wrote: i have been known to do that too:wah::wah: also sometimes i can just hear the click of them getting through and say ,, too late! and put the phone down:wah:
So that's why you keep hanging up on me? :wah:

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:57 am

kazalala;1225662 wrote: i have been known to do that too:wah::wah: also sometimes i can just hear the click of them getting through and say ,, too late! and put the phone down:wah: The reason I put this thread on was because I was reminded of it last night when Pete's Turkish mate phoned me. We have known his family for ten years. We almost live together and see each other most days. His wife is my best friend. When he rang last night, he did what he does every time he rings. He asks if it's me (yes, because you ring nearly every day), then tells me his name (yes, I know who you are, I see you nearly every day), He then tells me where he's ringing from (Yes, I know that because I know where you are and what your doing) Then he even tells me the name of the village after the name of the shop.

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 9:01 am

oscar;1225676 wrote: So that's why you keep hanging up on me? :wah:

ha too slow :p

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 9:04 am

kazalala;1225690 wrote: ha too slow :p You wait:sneaky:

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 9:14 am

oscar;1225694 wrote: You wait:sneaky:

i dont think i will wait actually:sneaky::yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 9:16 am

kazalala;1225699 wrote: i dont think i will wait actually:sneaky::yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl No.... your too impatient :yh_rotfl Kaz... do me a favour... could you tell that posh woman to phone me again. I missed her call and I so want to hear from her......... Ta

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 9:17 am

oscar;1225703 wrote: No.... your too impatient :yh_rotfl Kaz... do me a favour... could you tell that posh woman to phone me again. I missed her call and I so want to hear from her......... Ta

ok:D

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 9:23 am

My phone is always answered 'this is diane' even if it's one of my kids.

I still have folks start right in on a wrong dial until I stop them and ask what number they were calling.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 9:32 am

flopstock;1225707 wrote: My phone is always answered 'this is diane' even if it's one of my kids.

I still have folks start right in on a wrong dial until I stop them and ask what number they were calling. I love that.... but I let them ramble on before telling them they have got the wrong number :wah:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:01 am

kazalala;1225662 wrote: i have been known to do that too:wah::wah: also sometimes i can just hear the click of them getting through and say ,, too late! and put the phone down:wah:

omg......your to quick!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

what if it was me, calling long distance?:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:06 am

Odie;1225726 wrote: omg......your to quick!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

what if it was me, calling long distance?:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl
You picked up very quick when I rang :wah:

Sometimes when i'm in our friends shop, and they are all snowed under, I'll pick the phone up and take an order for them. Lately, we have had a few where the number is with held and on hearing my voice, they just hang up. It really is odd as our friend says it never happens on any other night when I'm not in there.

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:39 am

Odie;1225726 wrote: omg......your to quick!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

what if it was me, calling long distance?:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

well then you would be too late:p:yh_rotfl

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:48 am

Some will answer the phone by saying "Yes?" For some reason or other it pisses me off.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 2:05 pm

oscar;1225730 wrote: You picked up very quick when I rang :wah:

its the annoying loud English ring!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

kazalala;1225750 wrote: well then you would be too late:p:yh_rotfl

then I would just try try again!:p:yh_rotfl

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 2:13 pm

Odie;1225832 wrote: its the annoying loud English ring!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Excuse me Mrs.... I think you'll find that's a BRITISH ring not English :yh_rotfl

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 2:15 pm

oscar;1225839 wrote: Excuse me Mrs.... I think you'll find that's a BRITISH ring not English :yh_rotfl

well la tee da!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 4:58 am

My Irish cousins used to answer the phone like that years ago, with their sweet Irish lilt...

Hellllllloooooooo 28double48.....:yh_shamrk

Post by **spot** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 5:16 am

Lon;1225753 wrote: Some will answer the phone by saying "Yes?" For some reason or other it pisses me off.

I can't imagine why, it sounds fine to me. I tend to pick up the handset and say "speak".

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 5:33 am

I just say hello. I hate when the caller asks, "Who's this?" I ask who they were calling.:rolleyes:

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 5:48 am

Peg;1226091 wrote: I just say hello. I hate when the caller asks, "Who's this?" I ask who they were calling.:rolleyes:

I also just say hello, Peg. When they ask me "Who is this?" I start the "Who's on 1st joke." :p

I hate calling a company and have to listen to a 5 minute litany of their position in the company, and how they can help me:(

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 7:44 am

spot;1226090 wrote: I can't imagine why, it sounds fine to me. I tend to pick up the handset and say "speak".

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl sounds like you're talking to a dog!!

Clodhopper · Post by **Clodhopper** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 7:53 am

Usually I just say, "Hello?". Occasionally I say something truly bizarre, such as "Clodhopper's Laundromat and Vegetable Pickling Emporium."

Sometimes it's good to make the day a touch more surreal. :p

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:03 am

I sent an e-mail to my congressman concerning the cash for clunkers program and he had the audacity to call my house and leave a message.

Granted he may not know that I try to avoid any unnecessary human contact, keep it to the absolute minimum but for Gods sake this is the 2nd time hes done that.

What happened to the days when you could yell at your representatives and they just ignored you or sent a form letter back.

I have to go underground now.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:16 am

spot;1226090 wrote: I can't imagine why, it sounds fine to me. I tend to pick up the handset and say "speak".

this should be in the bad manner thread.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:21 am

Clodhopper;1226133 wrote: Usually I just say, "Hello?". Occasionally I say something truly bizarre, such as "Clodhopper's Laundromat and Vegetable Pickling Emporium."

Sometimes it's good to make the day a touch more surreal. :p

I'll sometimes say Kathy's spicy pizza and tacos....2 for one sale...

Post by **Peter Lake** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:45 am

Clodhopper;1226133 wrote: Usually I just say, "Hello?". Occasionally I say something truly bizarre, such as "Clodhopper's Laundromat and Vegetable Pickling Emporium."

Sometimes it's good to make the day a touch more surreal. :p My wife is also very good at that but not so polite. It usually involes lap dancing or private massage with a full price list for extra services.

Clodhopper · Post by **Clodhopper** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:08 am

:wah:

I might have guessed! (I shall bear it in mind for the purposes of abuse :sneaky:)

Post by **Peter Lake** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:18 am

Clodhopper;1226222 wrote: :wah:

I might have guessed! (I shall bear it in mind for the purposes of abuse :sneaky:)
I fear i may be in big trouble when she arrives home and logs on.

Clodhopper · Post by **Clodhopper** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:22 am

Yup.

Post by **Peter Lake** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:24 am

Clodhopper;1226234 wrote: Yup.

I must deserve some sympathy? You have no idea. :wah:

Clodhopper · Post by **Clodhopper** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:28 am

I'd check your underwear for nettles tomorrow morning, if I were you. :p

Post by **Peter Lake** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:36 am

Clodhopper;1226237 wrote: I'd check your underwear for nettles tomorrow morning, if I were you. :p
That is not an unfounded suggestion as i have in the past had need to check my shoes for shaving foam and pockets of my coat for soggy used tea bags.

Clodhopper · Post by **Clodhopper** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:55 am

I can see that life with oscar is rarely dull! Somehow, though, I doubt that you are an entirely passive victim...

Post by **Peter Lake** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 11:10 am

Clodhopper;1226258 wrote: I can see that life with oscar is rarely dull! Somehow, though, I doubt that you are an entirely passive victim... I suffer in silence my friend as i would not be so fool hardy to attempt revenge on one with such a devious mind.

Clodhopper · Post by **Clodhopper** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 11:19 am

i would not be so fool hardy to attempt revenge on one with such a devious mind

:wah: I rest my case, m'lud!

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 2:42 pm

Peter Lake;1226236 wrote: I must deserve some sympathy? You have no idea. :wah:

I do!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 3:20 pm

Clodhopper;1226272 wrote: :wah: I rest my case, m'lud! You are in such big trouble now.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 3:21 pm

Peter Lake;1226266 wrote: I suffer in silence my friend as i would not be so fool hardy to attempt revenge on one with such a devious mind.

So are you.