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Timbo wrote:

VTRbob wrote:my dad gets alot of these calls,he talks to them for ages,wants to know the ins & outs of everything then tells them he'll let them know when he's asked his landlord they hang up on him

Bloody Hell!!!! BOB!! Good to see u around again mate.

tony.mon wrote:Some years ago, there was a flurry of calls that started with "can I ask you a question?"
Now as you don't know what question it's going to be, it's curiosity that makes you say "ok".

They then said " If you could have all the windows in your house double-glazed for free, how many would you need?"

Now this was clever- it needs a response other than "yes" or "no", but doesn't commit the listener to anything, so feels safe.

After the fourth or fifth time they called, the conversation went like this:
Cold-Caller (CC): Could I ask you a question?
Me: 7.
CC: But I haven't asked you the question yet.
Me: No, but it's about how many double-glazed windows I want if they're free, isn't it?
CC: Yes- but how did you know?
Me: This is the Psychic Helpline. I've been waiting for you to call; in fact you're a bit late, I expect you've been busy.
CC:(long pause) I see. (pause). Well, in that case, we have a consultant in your area on Wednesday or Thursday this week; when is the most convenient day for you?
Me: Actually, I need you to give me a call around July next year, if that's possible. Perhaps you could diary it for me.
CC: Why might that be?
Me: Because I'm due to win on the lottery next April; the cheque should have cleared by then. Nothing major, just a few thousand, but enough to do the double-glazing and book a holiday in the Maldives for the family.
CC: (even longer pause) Erm (pause) Right- I'll do that; speak to you next year, then.............

I do love messing with people's heads.....

You should hear me with Jehovah's Nuisances.......

Pete.L wrote:

tony.mon wrote:Some years ago, there was a flurry of calls that started with "can I ask you a question?"
Now as you don't know what question it's going to be, it's curiosity that makes you say "ok".

They then said " If you could have all the windows in your house double-glazed for free, how many would you need?"

Now this was clever- it needs a response other than "yes" or "no", but doesn't commit the listener to anything, so feels safe.

After the fourth or fifth time they called, the conversation went like this:
Cold-Caller (CC): Could I ask you a question?
Me: 7.
CC: But I haven't asked you the question yet.
Me: No, but it's about how many double-glazed windows I want if they're free, isn't it?
CC: Yes- but how did you know?
Me: This is the Psychic Helpline. I've been waiting for you to call; in fact you're a bit late, I expect you've been busy.
CC:(long pause) I see. (pause). Well, in that case, we have a consultant in your area on Wednesday or Thursday this week; when is the most convenient day for you?
Me: Actually, I need you to give me a call around July next year, if that's possible. Perhaps you could diary it for me.
CC: Why might that be?
Me: Because I'm due to win on the lottery next April; the cheque should have cleared by then. Nothing major, just a few thousand, but enough to do the double-glazing and book a holiday in the Maldives for the family.
CC: (even longer pause) Erm (pause) Right- I'll do that; speak to you next year, then.............

I do love messing with people's heads.....

You should hear me with Jehovah's Nuisances.......

Class!

Nice one Tony