Don't Call Back!
an entry for the Dialogue Only Contest23 total reviews
Comment from roof35
I have answered my phone, "Hernando Police Department" many times. They hang up right away. I liked this and while I know everyone has to make a living, there are just too many scams out there to be too nice. Good story.
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2021
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I have answered my phone, "Hernando Police Department" many times. They hang up right away. I liked this and while I know everyone has to make a living, there are just too many scams out there to be too nice. Good story.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2021
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I know, and I've done it. But nowadays... It's different. You're right -- the scams are horrid. I wish I had the nerve to answer with 'PD'! lol
My father-in-law used to answer (every) call with:
Joe's Mortuary. You stab 'em, we slab 'em.
He was funny and a wee bit STRANGE! lol
Blessings,
Deb
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That reply from your father-in-law is funny.
Comment from Nevia Myars
Very clever trick and fun to read. This must be more fun in actual communication. Telemarketers really annoyed sometime, but this is how their job is. They should just make some limitations on follow up and privacy. However its fun to read. I enjoyed reading this conversation. thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021
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Very clever trick and fun to read. This must be more fun in actual communication. Telemarketers really annoyed sometime, but this is how their job is. They should just make some limitations on follow up and privacy. However its fun to read. I enjoyed reading this conversation. thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 11-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021
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Thank you, Nevia! Glad you enjoyed. :)
Blessings,
Deb
Comment from royowen
I think this is a very clever trick to play on telemarketers, (when my son in law was studying, that was his evening job.) this is very clever dear Deb, an excellent entry in this dialogue contest, well done, good luck, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021
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I think this is a very clever trick to play on telemarketers, (when my son in law was studying, that was his evening job.) this is very clever dear Deb, an excellent entry in this dialogue contest, well done, good luck, blessings Roy
Comment Written 10-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021
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Thank you, Roy. I've been missing you and decided I just had to venture over. :)
Blessings and hugs,
Debs
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Bless you Deb, miss you too.
Comment from LJbutterfly
You are absolutely right. I would love to do something like this to a telemarketer. I have said things that made them want to hang up, but nothing as creative as this. This dialogue is humorous and realistic. The underlying story was captivating. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021
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You are absolutely right. I would love to do something like this to a telemarketer. I have said things that made them want to hang up, but nothing as creative as this. This dialogue is humorous and realistic. The underlying story was captivating. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 10-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2021
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Thanks so much, LJ! It's fun to think about doing it, anyhow. :)
Blessings and thank you for reading!
Deb
Comment from Ulla
Hahahaha, I love it. I bet he would never make another call. Those cold cals are insuffurable.We have been pretty much spared here in Spain, but they are now starting to happen. Good luck. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2021
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Hahahaha, I love it. I bet he would never make another call. Those cold cals are insuffurable.We have been pretty much spared here in Spain, but they are now starting to happen. Good luck. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 10-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2021
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I"m not sure which I 'prefer'.... The telemarketers who are actually living people just trying to make a living, or those horrid machines. Wait... I do know. People are always over machines. :)
Thanks so much, sweet Ulla!
Blessings,
Deb
Comment from lancellot
Very funny. And you're right. Many people do want to turn the tables on tele-marketers, and you did a good job of in this contest entry. I also, like that apology in your notes. You understand that, as annoying they can be, they are also trying to earn a legal living.
Good work.
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2021
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Very funny. And you're right. Many people do want to turn the tables on tele-marketers, and you did a good job of in this contest entry. I also, like that apology in your notes. You understand that, as annoying they can be, they are also trying to earn a legal living.
Good work.
Comment Written 10-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2021
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Thank you! A legal living is not always easy to come by. And, sadly, it's so easy to start to scam and steal... At least they're not doing that!
Thanks for the kind words -- they are always appreciated.
Blessings,
Deb
Comment from AJ McCall
YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Deb! I've wanted to do that!! This is the best idea I've (read) to address scammers! (And I've seen some cool and funny youtube videos as well.) This is an awesome contest entry. I see you uploaded an audio file; I'll have to listen to that later. And you said bad Brooklyn accent???? Oh, gosh. I'm from Brooklyn, and I don't even have an accent but I can tell when someone's trying to do one LOL.
But I'm glad to see your posts. Sorry I haven't been on much. My family's in the process of moving since the landlord of our house is selling it and we had some garbage with the property manger. Ugh. It's kinda stressful. But your post made my day. :) I hope you win.
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2021
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YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Deb! I've wanted to do that!! This is the best idea I've (read) to address scammers! (And I've seen some cool and funny youtube videos as well.) This is an awesome contest entry. I see you uploaded an audio file; I'll have to listen to that later. And you said bad Brooklyn accent???? Oh, gosh. I'm from Brooklyn, and I don't even have an accent but I can tell when someone's trying to do one LOL.
But I'm glad to see your posts. Sorry I haven't been on much. My family's in the process of moving since the landlord of our house is selling it and we had some garbage with the property manger. Ugh. It's kinda stressful. But your post made my day. :) I hope you win.
Comment Written 10-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2021
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Hey! My uncle (also from Brooklyn) corrected me. Evidently, that's a New Jersey accent. (And who knows... It may be a mish-mash of a whole bunch of places! lol)
Moving is a pain! We've lived here for 29 years, come October. I dread the day we move. My boys keep threatening to build us a new house and that'd be nice... Except for the moving part! lol. We'll see how that goes. I won't worry about the moving until I see them break ground for the project. And that's not even in the plans yet.
Be safe! Thanks for reading and I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Blessings,
Deb
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LOL. You're welcome Deb! And thank you, it should be an easy transition since we already packed most of our stuff. Your sons want you to be closer to them, I can understand the threat of a newer, nicer house LOL.
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Nah... One lives here in Brownwood, one in Alabama. I think that would put s somewhere in... MIssissippi? Yikes! No thank you. lol
They're actually 'going to' build on or property while we live here, then tear down most of the 'old' house, leaving the kitchen and front 2 rooms as a workshop or guest house.
We'll seeeee.....
:)
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You really don't want a new house do you, Deb? LOL And no, I would not want to live in Missippi either.
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I'm going to copy this and the next nuisance call I get, I'll use it!! Lol. That was brilliant, Debs, I really did enjoy that. Those people really get on my nerves. But, it's just a job to them, earning some money to pay the bills and hopefully have enough over to have something to eat. But they are still damned annoying! Well done and good luck in the contest, this was a brilliant, well written dialogue entry. :)) Sandra xxx
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2021
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I'm going to copy this and the next nuisance call I get, I'll use it!! Lol. That was brilliant, Debs, I really did enjoy that. Those people really get on my nerves. But, it's just a job to them, earning some money to pay the bills and hopefully have enough over to have something to eat. But they are still damned annoying! Well done and good luck in the contest, this was a brilliant, well written dialogue entry. :)) Sandra xxx
Comment Written 10-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2021
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Thank you, my friend! Glad you enjoyed. :)
Blessings and hugs,
Debs
Oh... And let me know how it goes with the next telemarketer! lol
Comment from Dr. Nad
That is absolutely wonderful I don't know where to get the audio but I want to hear your oral rendition. Well written on many levels and extremely enjoyable. Embrace the love from above!
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2021
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That is absolutely wonderful I don't know where to get the audio but I want to hear your oral rendition. Well written on many levels and extremely enjoyable. Embrace the love from above!
Comment Written 10-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2021
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Hi there, Doc! The audio tab is right above the picture. It's pretty small, so it's not the easiest to find, but it's there. :) Oh, I had SO MUCH FUN doing the audio. (Yep, I'm a nautral born ham!)
Thanks for the kind review and stars. I do appreciate them.
Blessings to you and yours,
Deb
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Hey Deb, I listened to it and I found out something about you in the process. Not only are you an excellent writer and communicator, but you are also an excellent voiceover artist. Once this recording leaks out you can expect the offers to come rolling in! Embrace the Love from Above.
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What encouragement you are, Doc! Thank you. Unfortunately, I have a cheapo-depo mic sitting in my kitchen. lol. I do offer audios of my books to folks who purchase the print or ebook copy but make it clear that it is NOT professionally recorded. Part of the time, you can even hear my dog walking through the room -- click, click, click - or a cat meowing. lol
But it is great fun and I enjoy it.
In my children's ministry role, I"m a puppeteer and ventriloquist, which I NEVER expected to be able to say. Ah, the paths God leads us to stroll along! :)
Blessings back to you,
Deb
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You are creative, I am jealous! LOL. You are so welcome. It was a joy to read and a pleasure to review.
Comment from lyenochka
Lol. Everyone can relate to wanting to get back at telemarketers. My daughter's first job after college was that but she mostly got no answers and a lot of foul language. She didn't last long. These days we don't even pick up. I had a friend who'd ask for that guy's number and threaten to call him at dinner time. Best wishes in the contest!
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There are a lot of spaces here and there so maybe you had some copy and paste issues? Hidden spaces can get copied.
. I" in California! (I'm)
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2021
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Lol. Everyone can relate to wanting to get back at telemarketers. My daughter's first job after college was that but she mostly got no answers and a lot of foul language. She didn't last long. These days we don't even pick up. I had a friend who'd ask for that guy's number and threaten to call him at dinner time. Best wishes in the contest!
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There are a lot of spaces here and there so maybe you had some copy and paste issues? Hidden spaces can get copied.
. I" in California! (I'm)
Comment Written 10-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2021
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Thank you, Helen! I'll go take a peek at those spacing issues.
I did the telemarketing gig, too, and it was not fun at ALL. But foul language? Yikes! That's totally not cool.
My little sister says something like, "Oh, thank Heavens that you called! I havne't talked to a grown up in so many days and Barney (or whatever irritating cartoon she can think of) is my lover in my dreams now!" They usually hang up on her! lol.
Blessings and hugs, sweet woman!
Deb
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Your sister has a great sense of humor! I love that strategy! Scare the telemarketer that they'll be on the phone for a loooong time with a looney. Lol!
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Well... she CAN be kind of a loony... lol
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You need to write us a script with her type of answering those scam calls. Lol!
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What a great idea! I mean I write a script every week, anyway. I could do one more... funny one! :)
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We love the funny ones! We need more laughter in the world...💖