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#292721 - 12/24/04 06:32 PM
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I have resolved to make some much needed major changes in my life. Haven't been happy for quite some time now, and I just need to clear out some stuff in my life. I could use a prayer or two to help me get through what I need to do. I appreciate it, and Happy New Year to everyone here at BOL.
Mark, prayers and positive thoughts headed down to you from up north (New England that is).
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#292722 - 12/24/04 07:17 PM
Re: Resolution
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I have resolved to make some much needed major changes in my life. Haven't been happy for quite some time now, and I just need to clear out some stuff in my life. I could use a prayer or two to help me get through what I need to do. I appreciate it, and Happy New Year to everyone here at BOL.
I hear ya, good luck and stay strong!!!
I went through the same thing in 2001. Stuff like lying, cheating boyfriend, job with the boss from he!!...stuff like that. You'll feel better after...
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#292725 - 12/27/04 04:56 PM
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To be nicer to telemarketers.
Why?
If you want to be really nice, talk to them for a long time, ask lots of questions, and give them self confidence by ALMOST buying their products.
Or make them laugh. For example if a carpet cleaning company calls ask if they can get lots of blood out of the carpet in the next hour or so!
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#292726 - 12/28/04 02:11 PM
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I have found that if you very nicely ask telemarketers for their home phone numbers so you can call THEM back at supper time they will usually leave you alone.
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#292727 - 12/28/04 02:17 PM
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I'll try to be nicer to people I do not like, but have to see on a daily basis.
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#292728 - 12/28/04 02:55 PM
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FINALLY ABOVE the gnat line
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Just put your number on the do not call list and don't worry about talking to telemarketers.
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#292731 - 12/28/04 03:31 PM
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Just put your number on the do not call list and don't worry about talking to telemarketers.
I actually enjoy calls from telemarketers now. Once you realize that letting them talk to your 6 year old child instead of you when they ask for the lady of the house is really really funny, it's a blast.
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#292732 - 12/28/04 03:34 PM
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That's funny, Michael. Now my 8 year old loves to answer the phone, and I think it is funny,t oo.
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#292735 - 12/28/04 03:56 PM
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FINALLY ABOVE the gnat line
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Oh, techniques for the business to business telemarketer:
1) "Sorry don't have that in my budget, you need to call around October."
2) Transfer them to the extension of someone you KNOW to be out of the office.
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#292739 - 12/28/04 06:17 PM
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I have found that if you very nicely ask telemarketers for their home phone numbers so you can call THEM back at supper time they will usually leave you alone.
That's a good one; some more:
Speak a foreign gibberish language. This works for panhandlers on the street too. (In response to carpet cleaning services). “You clean carpets? Fantastic, you’re just what I need. Can you get blood out of carpets? Yes? A whole lot of blood? I’ve got a lot of blood on my carpet, it’s everywhere, and I need some help, fast. Can you come over right away? But don’t let anyone know you’re coming OK?”
If they want to give you a loan, tell them you just filed for bankruptcy and you could sure use some money.
Telemarketer: “How are you today?” Response: “Well, that’s so nice of you to ask. As a matter of fact, I’m a bit upset because my cat got the runs. And you know, just last night, I felt this twinge in my back as I was bending over to take care of a hangnail on my big toe. Have you ever had one of those? I hope not, because it’s as bad as an itchy scalp, and I’ve got that all the time. You just don’t know the pain I’m in…etc”
“We had an outbound-only phone at a tiny little company I worked for briefly... when it rang, it tended to get answered with “Joe's Porno Shop” or something equally off-putting. Compounding the irony was the fact that it was outbound-only because it was the line the company used for, get this, telemarketing.”
Telemarketer: “Is Mr. or Mrs. Maynard there?” Response: “No I’m sorry, they’re not.” Telemarketer: “When will they be in?” Response: “Well, they died…”
Telemarketer: Is this Mr. Smith? Response: Yes Telemarketer: How are you today? Response: Fine thank you. Telemarketer: I’m conducting a survey on behalf of candidate Stanley Liebigski. Could I ask you a few questions? Response: You just did.
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#292740 - 12/28/04 06:24 PM
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I usually don't have resolutions because I've never known anyone to actually follow through with them. However, if I had one, it would be to help as many people as I can in 2005. I'm always willing to help someone but between my two jobs it's rather difficult. This year however I intend to focus more on the needs of others. It's better to give than to receive. ...or something like that. As far as telemarketers, my father used to get p'od at them for calling right at dinner time. So one time he told them that Mr.>>>> had died. The telemarketer stuttered for awhile, quickly apologized and hung up. My father did not receive another marketing call for an entire year, guess they figured he didn't actually die. We had a good laugh about it.
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#292742 - 12/28/04 10:19 PM
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I resolve to be nicer to those I love, and those I don't. Sorry if that sounds like a Miss America answer, but it's the truth. I'm pretty hot headed anymore, and I've always been the peacemaker. Just taking a step back to look at myself...
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#292743 - 12/28/04 10:21 PM
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I took a step back to look at myself...then another, then another...then another.......
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#292744 - 12/28/04 10:21 PM
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I resolve to be Miss America...
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#292745 - 12/28/04 10:22 PM
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LOL
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