a telemarketer incident…
June 14th, 2003
A telemarketer incident…
This actually happened several months ago, but something here in the library made me remember it. In case you didn’t know, telemarketers usually have a script to follow to make the sale, and perhaps another one to convince you if you’re not interested.
phone rings
Me: [waking up] He…hello?
Annoying Telemarketer Lady Hi! Good morning! May I speak to a…a…Natap?…Nata…um…
Me: Natapol, that’s me
ATL: Well, hi. I’m calling on behalf of a Company That Sells Books for Kids So They Don’t Grow Up To Be Illiterate. I’ve got a special deal for you today. For only $1.95 you’ll be receiving 6 Dr. Seuss books, plus a bookshelf to place them on. After that, you’ll only need
to purchase 25 more books within 48 hours or we’ll send our buddy Guido after you.
[okay, they really didn’t say that]
Me: No, um not interested…thank you.
ATL: [obviously beginning to read from a new script] But, don’t you want to give you child the gift of reading?
Me: Yes, I do.
ATL: Then why not take this opportunity to give your child this wonderful gift?
Me: Well…
ATL:[in a demeaning, “you’re a bad parent voice”] Reading is an important gift, and a this set of books can lead your child into the wonderful world of learning. Don’t you want your child to have books?
Me:Um yeah…of course.
ATL: So why not take this opportunity? You can try to buy these books for a higher price at other places. Or you can take advantage of this terrific offer.
Me: We already have lots of books. Plus, I work at a library.
ATL:[probably flipping through a manual trying to find a comeback]Um…ooh, ah…well, thank you for your time…
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