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| Topic Started: Jun 28 2013, 12:40 AM (267 Views) | |
| haili | Jun 28 2013, 12:40 AM Post #1 |
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I have a friend who doesn't answer her phone and then complains that I don't call her. I don't leave messages unless the call is about something specific and if I just call to chat I just hang up. If I leave messages for people they always call back when I'm in the middle of something and don't feel like talking. It seems to me that people who don't answer think their time is more valuable than mine. |
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| goldengal | Jun 28 2013, 01:06 AM Post #2 |
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Mistress, House of Dogs
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I think we all like to call friends at a time that is convenient to US (the caller) whereas it might not be convenient for the friend we are calling. I suppose the recipient of our call is controlling their time just as we are when we initiate a call. Myself, I do not like to talk on the phone in the evenings after 8 whereas my life long friend thinks nothing of calling going on 10 p.m. She is a night owl whereas I am always up by 5 a.m. Will be interested in hearing what others have to say. Take care, Pat |
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| FuzzyO | Jun 28 2013, 01:14 AM Post #3 |
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I never rush to answer a call, I figure if it is important the caller will leave a message. When I call someone I always leave a message even if I'm just calling to say hello and have a little chat. that way they know whether or not they need to return the call promptly or be concerned about why the phone was ringing. |
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| Trotsky | Jun 28 2013, 01:44 AM Post #4 |
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My sister leaves a message and will close with either "Call me when you can" or "No need to call, nothing important" Seems sensible. I very often let the phone go to voice mail because HALF the calls are nonsense calls "Would you like to save money on your electric bill?" "Hi, this is Officer O'Malley and I'm calling on behalf of the Police Athletic League." "How would you like to cut your mortgage rate?" And of course there is no message left on these calls...so they disappear. I have Caller ID but not on my ancient phone with 40 number button storage...I LOVE it.. If the TV is on, the number and will appear on the screen...that sometimes helps. DP runs the Theater Club at the Senior Center and that's 10 more calls a day that I have no interest in. |
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| Darcie | Jun 28 2013, 02:00 AM Post #5 |
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I answer calls that I know the number of, others go to leave a message. When I call I always ask if they are busy and if they prefer they can call me back later. |
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| angora | Jun 28 2013, 02:17 AM Post #6 |
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WWS Book Club Coordinator
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I seldom answer the phone. There are a few people I never let go to VM but they are very few. If others want to talk to me they should leave a message and I will return the call. When I call and get VM, I leave a message. If it is to someone I know well, I will say what the call is about and if it is just to natter, I say so. |
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| campy | Jun 28 2013, 03:42 AM Post #7 |
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Handyman Extraordinaire
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When I call I just say 'Just checking up to see how you are doing'. |
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| Alli | Jun 28 2013, 03:51 AM Post #8 |
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Mistress, House of Cats
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You can't have it both ways laugh123 Frankly I'm not a telephone talker, it's not that my time is more important There are times I have nothing to chit chat about. When I call someone it's mostly for a reason I say what needs to be said and I'm finished I'm the same half the time I don't rush answering and at night I shut my phone off at around 8:00pm If you have to leave them a message simply tell them to call you at a certain time that you are available.. |
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| Dana | Jun 28 2013, 04:00 AM Post #9 |
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WWS Hummingbird Guru & Wildlife photographer extrordinaire
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Some people just can't see past their own ways. On acquaintance worked nights until 11pm and stayed up a while to unwind afterward, going to bed late every night, yet her MIL would be there in poerson at 8 am. I suggested to friend that she call MIL at night after work but she was too nice to do that. Just turn off the phone ! |
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| Darcie | Jun 28 2013, 04:23 AM Post #10 |
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I am too worried that if I turn off the phone someone will have an emergency and try to call me. Happened a long time ago and now I never turn off the phone, and my cell is always on. Doesn't seem to interfere with my life at all, just makes me feel more comfortable that if someone needs me they will be able to get in touch. |
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| Dana | Jun 28 2013, 04:26 AM Post #11 |
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WWS Hummingbird Guru & Wildlife photographer extrordinaire
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When I turn off the ringer on my phone the answering machine message can still be heard as it comes in and if it is important I won't miss it. I suppose that the more modern systems don't do that. |
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| Olive Oil | Jun 28 2013, 04:28 AM Post #12 |
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I take most calls when I know the person because it's less painful than having to call back. I don't answer calls when I don't recognize the number or if it's blocked. There is a strange nephew of my husbands that resurfaced after many years. We had befriended him when he was a teenager but had to cut ties after some disturbing things. He has called from different numbers from the downtown area, maybe cafes, etc. He seems to have stopped in the past month or so. Probably harmless but I don't need the worry. |
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| haili | Jun 28 2013, 05:33 AM Post #13 |
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I guess I'm in the minority then. I answer the phone unless I'm watching my favorite show which is only 30 min. long. If it's a sales call, I hang up. I guess my machine and my friend's machine could just talk to each other. My other problem is ending the call when I'm done and she keeps on talking even after over an hour of yakking. |
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| Alli | Jun 28 2013, 07:19 AM Post #14 |
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I have a different ringer on my cell phone for different people If it's my stepdad it will play a distinct song That I will answer ASAP . If my cell rings private chances are I don't know them if they know me they know to text me if its important..... |
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| wildie | Jun 28 2013, 09:07 AM Post #15 |
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I have Call Display on the TV and have bcome quite dependant on it! When a call comes in, I automatically look to the TV. I find myself a bit annoyed when the TV is off and I have to run around looking for. the phone. |
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