A conversation with a cold sales caller...

[fleetfootmike]

Me: (picking up phone on my WORK line which is not in the phonebook) Mike Whitaker
There's a pause, and a click. This usually spells cold sales caller.
Voice: Could I speak to Mrs Whitaker, please?
Me: I'm afraid she's not in.
Pause.
Voice: Could I speak to Mr. Whitaker, please?
Me: Speaking. (thinks: this would be why I answer the phone 'Mike Whitaker', yes?)
Voice: (obviously reading off a script) I represent the airline Ryan Air.
Me: (interrupting) Is this a sales call?
Voice: I'm sorry?
Me: Are you trying to sell me something?
Voice: No, sir.
Me: I see.
Voice: What it is, sir, is that you and your family have been selected by Ryan Air to have an opportunity to apply for the Ryan Air credit card...
Me: Excuse me.
Voice: (continuing with script) This card would give you...
Me: *EXCUSE ME*.
Voice: Sir?
Me: I asked you if this was a sales call. You are evidently trying to sell me a credit card. I would prefer it if you didn't lie to me. Good bye.
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Comments

[fleetfootmike.livejournal.com]

and this tortures their poor brains how?

[megamole.livejournal.com]

Because they don't usually want to tell you, in case you take them to court.