Ever since the 'Do Not Call' list came into being, I don't get nearly as many of 'those' calls that I used to. And, with Caller ID, I wouldn't even have to answer the majority of those calls that still come through to the house. But, there are some problems that I continue to have and I wind up answering my share of those calls.
First, I NEED my reading glasses to see the Caller ID displays--and I don't wear my readers all of the time. So, I don't always know who is calling. Also, every one of our Caller ID displays will show a number in a different way; one display will say "Number Unavailable" and another will say "Unknown Caller." I just never know if it is a call I want to answer. Sometimes, I may be bored or just not have much to do, so I will take one of these calls. If it is a survey, I may answer the questions--after all, it just takes a few minutes. And, there are times when the display comes up a bit funky when 'privacy' is an issue: As in, when my mail order pharmacy calls. All of these factors go a long way toward my answering enough calls that most people wouldn't. I got one of those calls tonight.
Of course, I didn't have my glasses on, so I answered the phone when it rang. With the baby just getting home, I don't want to miss a call that The Oldest may make--and with K at work, I never know when he might call. Anyway, this is the way the call went:
ME: Hello.
MAN: Hello. May I speak with a head of the household, please.
ME: I'm sorry, but no one is available.
MAN: How about you, ma'am?
ME: Oh, I'm only the caretaker here.
MAN: Thank you.
(phone hangs up)
I believe that was the easiest time I have EVER had getting away from an unwelcome, possible solicitor call. And I didn't have to lie! :D
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