Call #1
TM (East Indian accent): Hello, I am calling regarding your long distance service, we can save you money from your current plan.
Me: What's my current plan?
TM: Currently you are paying more than you need to, and I'd like to help you with that.
Me: (interrupting) Wait, wait, wait....what am I currently paying?
TM segways into his spiel.
Me: (interrupting) What am I paying? What's my current plan?
TM makes something up.
Me: I don't have long distance, I don't pay anything.
TM pauses.
Me: How can you save me when I don't pay anything at all?
TM: Thank you, you have a good day.
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Call #2
TM (East Indian accent, again) at nearly 9pm: Hello, may I please speak to Mr or Mrs ________? (i can't recall their name)
Me: They're dead. They died.
TM: Oh, I see. Are you the new owner of this telephone number?
Me: I can't talk about it. I'm really sad that they died and you're upsetting me. Please don't call back.
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These are mild. I plan to mix it up a bit this week as I get several telemarketing calls. For sure I'm going to get personal with one, ask what he or she is wearing. Ask how to remove human blood from my carpet. Ask what they think of nipple piercings....you know, stuff like that.
More to Come
--Amber