As a former telemarketer/costumer service rep worker, I wish that I had calls like yours. It would have been a great change of pace from the constant hang ups from people that hear; “Hello Mr/s (name), I’m calling on behalf of (name) company….” .
I enjoy your comic strip, but I especially like your digs at the telemarketing industry.
Folks, a piece of free advice, from someone who has been on the ‘other side’: don’t just hang up, it just encourages them to call more often. Instead, listen for a few moments, ask them who they represent, & who they work for (two different things: the telemarketer works for a company that is hired by the company that is promoting the telemarketing campaign) then ask to be put on the ‘No Call List’. And if you aren’t on the National No Call List, you should be. (note: surveys and charity donation calls are not considered telemarketing calls, and are exempt from no call lists).
I’m afraid I got on my soap box again, I’ll get off now.
Again, I enjoy your strip, and say “Keep up the good work”
The true screaming humor for me for this is not only the genius of this strip and the way our Dad here handles things. But also the fact that while reading it, CBS Interactive had a one question survey pop up on my screen. Seems my opinions are very important to them….
LOL, too funny. My brother used to do something similar using the year of psychology he had taken after high school. Really left the “scripted and rehearsed” telemarketers wondering what had just happened. The irony here, he became one later on for a short period of time.
The comic “Halo and Sprocket” has a wonderful exchange with a telemarketer. The standard telemarketer questions answered honestly by an angel and a robot make me roar each time… So many questions are based on sex and age, and Halo and Sprocket have neither.
i LOVE nickys dad, best character in the series
That’s good to hear!
Great idea. I will try this next time.
Let us know how it works out
Whenever I get a cold call survey I tell them it’s against my religion to have an opinion. That usually stops them in their tracks.
As a former telemarketer/costumer service rep worker, I wish that I had calls like yours. It would have been a great change of pace from the constant hang ups from people that hear; “Hello Mr/s (name), I’m calling on behalf of (name) company….” .
I enjoy your comic strip, but I especially like your digs at the telemarketing industry.
Folks, a piece of free advice, from someone who has been on the ‘other side’: don’t just hang up, it just encourages them to call more often. Instead, listen for a few moments, ask them who they represent, & who they work for (two different things: the telemarketer works for a company that is hired by the company that is promoting the telemarketing campaign) then ask to be put on the ‘No Call List’. And if you aren’t on the National No Call List, you should be. (note: surveys and charity donation calls are not considered telemarketing calls, and are exempt from no call lists).
I’m afraid I got on my soap box again, I’ll get off now.
Again, I enjoy your strip, and say “Keep up the good work”
Thanks! Glad to have you on board.
Seem’s im fortunate enough not to get these calls at all. Not having a house phone has an advantage, it seems.
The true screaming humor for me for this is not only the genius of this strip and the way our Dad here handles things. But also the fact that while reading it, CBS Interactive had a one question survey pop up on my screen. Seems my opinions are very important to them….
Now THAT’S funny!
LOL, too funny. My brother used to do something similar using the year of psychology he had taken after high school. Really left the “scripted and rehearsed” telemarketers wondering what had just happened. The irony here, he became one later on for a short period of time.
I must start learning from Ken. I might actually start to answer the phone again
Wish I’d thought of it last week–special recall election this week, must of had at least 5 different surveys call me last week.
My all time favorite was a radio station survey. Asked me what station I listened to?
WLS Chicago say I (we’re nearly 400 miles from Chicago & we only picked it up at night.)
“That’s not on my list. You have to choose another.”
Nothing like accurate data. Nothing at all like accurate data….
The comic “Halo and Sprocket” has a wonderful exchange with a telemarketer. The standard telemarketer questions answered honestly by an angel and a robot make me roar each time… So many questions are based on sex and age, and Halo and Sprocket have neither.