10 ways to annoy a telemarketer

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Posted: 17 years ago
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10 Ways to Annoy a Telemarketer

10. When they ask "How are you today?" Tell them! "I'm so glad you asked
because no one these days seems to care, and I have all these problems; my
arthritis is acting up, my eyelashes are sore, my dog just died'"

9. If they say they're John Doe from XYZ Company, ask them to spell their name.
Then ask them to spell the company name. Then ask them where it is located.
Continue asking them personal questions or questions about their company for as
long as necessary.

8. Cry out in surprise, "Judy! Is that you? Oh my God! Judy, how have you been?"
Hopefully, this will give Judy a few brief moments of pause as she tries to
figure out where she could know you from.

7. If MCI calls trying to get you to sign up for the Family and Friends Plan,
reply, in as SINISTER a voice as you can, "I don't have any friends' would
you be my friend?"

6. If they want to loan you money, tell them you just filed for bankruptcy and
you could sure use some money.

5. Tell the telemarketer you are on "home incarceration" and ask if they could
bring you a case of beer and some chips

4. After the telemarketer gives their spiel, ask him/her to marry you. When
they get all flustered, tell them that you could not just give your credit
card number to a complete stranger.

3. Tell the telemarketer you are busy at the moment and ask them if they will
give you their HOME phone number so you can call them back. When the
telemarketer explains that they cannot give out their HOME number, you say "I
guess you don't want anyone bothering you at home, right?" The telemarketer
will agree and you say, "Now you know how I feel!" Say good by - and Hang up.

2. Insist that the caller is really your buddy Leon, playing a joke. "Come on
Leon, cut it out! Seriously, Leon, how's your mom?"

And first and foremost:

1. Tell them to talk VERY SLOWLY, because you want to write EVERY WORD down.




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other random ones i found:

Say "No" over and over. Be sure to vary the sound of each one and keep a rhythmic tempo, even as they are trying to speak. This is most fun if you can do it until they hang up.


Ask them to repeat everything they say, several times.

Tell them it is dinnertime, BUT ask if they would please hold. Put them on your speakerphone while you continue to eat at your leisure. Smack your food loudly and continue with your dinner conversation😆😆😆 im gonna try that one😆

Ask them to fax the information to you, and make up a number.

1Ask the telemarketer if they use the product they are trying to sell. If they do, ask for a complete report. If they don't, ask them why not since it is such a great product.😆😆


  • Offer to sell them a product of your own. Example: "Would you like to get a great deal on future airflights with [whatever]?" "No, but for a limited time only you can get discount price for a trip to Six Flags!"
  • Strike up a conversation and give excrutiating details about your day.
  • See how long you can make the conversation last without sounding interested in the product.
  • Tell them you don't really exist and that you are just an illusion.
  • Ask them for personal details (such as e-mail, phone number, address, etc...)
  • Insist that you don't have a phone and so you can't possibly be talking to them at the moment.
  • Tell them you have to go tend to your mule.
  • Tell them they ARE a mule


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    mimi0295 thumbnail
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    Posted: 17 years ago
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    LOL LOL! That's pure jokes! I love it, haha! We've been getting so many telemarketer calls lately.. ugh, I once told them that the person living there died and that they should never call this number again, or they'll be haunted. lol
    Ophelia thumbnail
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    Posted: 17 years ago
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    I'm going to have try some of these especially number 10!
    Jess. thumbnail
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    Posted: 17 years ago
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    im definitely gonna try these😆..i hate telemarketers sooo annnoying!! especially when they call in the mornings >(
    iiHEARTyu-x0 thumbnail
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    Posted: 17 years ago
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    AHHAHAHAHHAHA my favourite one is numberr three! --

    3. Tell the telemarketer you are busy at the moment and ask them if they will
    give you their HOME phone number so you can call them back. When the
    telemarketer explains that they cannot give out their HOME number, you say "I
    guess you don't want anyone bothering you at home, right?" The telemarketer
    will agree and you say, "Now you know how I feel!" Say good by - and Hang up.

    Jess. thumbnail
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    Posted: 17 years ago
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    Originally posted by: cutiex0

    AHHAHAHAHHAHA my favourite one is numberr three! --

    3. Tell the telemarketer you are busy at the moment and ask them if they will
    give you their HOME phone number so you can call them back. When the
    telemarketer explains that they cannot give out their HOME number, you say "I
    guess you don't want anyone bothering you at home, right?" The telemarketer
    will agree and you say, "Now you know how I feel!" Say good by - and Hang up.



    or say BINGO!😆😆and hang up😆
    Jess. thumbnail
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    Posted: 17 years ago
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    Im gonna try this one:

    See how long you can make the conversation last without sounding interested in the product


    😆
    sweetsang thumbnail
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    Posted: 17 years ago
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  • Insist that you don't have a phone and so you can't possibly be talking to them at the moment.
  • thats funny

    77199 thumbnail
    Posted: 17 years ago
    #9

    3. Tell the telemarketer you are busy at the moment and ask them if they will
    give you their HOME phone number so you can call them back. When the
    telemarketer explains that they cannot give out their HOME number, you say "I
    guess you don't want anyone bothering you at home, right?" The telemarketer
    will agree and you say, "Now you know how I feel!" Say good by - and Hang up.

    2. Insist that the caller is really your buddy Leon, playing a joke. "Come on
    Leon, cut it out! Seriously, Leon, how's your mom?"

    🤣

    I'ma try these two!

    Sujal_Fan_No1 thumbnail
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    Posted: 17 years ago
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    🤣 I am soooo gonna have to try these

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