It is actually illegal for telemarketers to call a cellular telephone.
Whenever I fill out forms asking for a home phone number, I always give my cell phone number. You've not inspired me to be nice to the telemarketers when they call me.Īctually, I get maybe a call every couple of months, so it isn't that bad. But you say you make good money, so dealing with pissed off people is just going to have to be in the job description. I know it's your job and all, and that's wonderful, and I can sympathize to an extent.
Want to be treated nicely, then don't call It's also legal for us to be rude to you. Sure, it's legal for you to call us unless we ask to be put on a do not call list. By calling us, you're already being rude. Your saying we have no right to be rude to you is saying you have no right to be rude to us. I'm sorry, I forgot when telemarketers were given the equivelant ethical right to call my telephone at all hours of the day without my explicit permission. Even if it was, your telezapper probably would block the call. Don't get mad because it's not Publisher's Clearing House giving you the ten million dollar prize. You may not like telemarketing but that does not give you the right to be rude or uncivil to someone who is just doing their job. If them call you beck, you can sue for a nice chunk of change. Just answer the phone and politely ask them to place you on their do not call list. That will get you a call back in a few weeks. Also, don't just say you're not interested and hang up. telling them you are busy or that you don't have time simply triggers a call back as well. When telemarketers talk to kids, they will simply call back until they get a responsible party no matter what you tell the kids to say. that is the least effective and lowest things you can do.
First, quit using you kids to screen calls. If you just hate sales calls so much there are better things you can do to stop them. If your family times are so sacred, you wouldn't pick up the phone. If you don't want to get a phone call during dinner, don't answer the phone. They will be no more effective than copy protection on disks. I make a pretty good deal of money selling newspaper subscriptions for the 26th largest paper in the country. I don't own one but I have lots of experience with them.