These ARE great!!
I guess that my MAIN response is ALWAYS what Prayerfull said hers would be... CLICK!!! That's right, I just hang right up. But here are some lines that I've used when telemarketers would catch me off guard:
1. After they give their pitch, I tell them to call back to talk to my husband (because I KNOW that he'll tell them off).
2. I act as if I have a hearing problem. I would say (in a loud voice) "HUH, WHAT DID YOU SAY?", "CAN YOU REPEAT THAT?".
3. I continually ask them to hold on.
4. I give my 3-year-old son the phone.
5. Let them give their sales pitch and then just flat out tell them I'm not interested and to not call back.
6. When the credit card telemarketers call, I always tell them that my card is maxed out or I got rid of the card (that usually does it).
But here are some that I'm thinking about using:
1. Act as if I'm in the middle of an "intimate" moment with my hubby.
2. Turn my music or television up and let them try to talk to me over the music or television.
3. Act as if I'm arguing with someone.
4. Ask them about employment opportunities and act as if I'm really serious about it (Yeah, right!!).
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