Wednesday, April 14, 2010

solicitors at dinner

Ok, I know everybody hates phone solicitors. I know I certainly do. What I've realized though, is that they are fine tuning their approach in order to try to reach us while we are at home. Now they are going so far as to call right smack dab in the middle of everyone's standard dinnertime. Yes, from 5pm-6:30pm these lovely folks are making their calls in an effort to reach us while we are home. They figure we'll be home for dinner right? Well, they are right, and that makes it all the more annoying to get those calls. Especially since not many people in America get to sit down to family dinners together every night, it makes it all the more annoying that as we ARE sitting down to this dinner (which I feel is an important part of the family and an important activity to try to keep alive in the household), those blasted callers are calling and interrupting our family time! Drives me nuts! Just thought I'd share my frustration with you today.

3 comments:

*Ashley Lou* said...

Go to www.donotcall.gov and add your phone number to the list. It is regularly updated and it's illegal for anyone to call a number (without permission) that is on the "Do Not Call" list. Another tip is, when you are signing up for stuff online (websites, contests, etc) don't give them your real number--basically that IS giving them permission to call you =)

Just a few tips!

Min said...

Also, you could turn your ringer off during that time (or just unplug your phone) so you won't be disturbed. So glad I don't have a phone at the house! =)

Jen said...

omg I am SOOO with you on that one! I did the donotcall.gov thing just about 2 weeks ago and it has helped..but it seems like I still get the calls from the police guys asking for money and a few other places. GRRR!!
Makes me want to SCREAMMMM!!!!!!!!!