Well when my daughter was doing political surveys, not selling, but state commissioned government surveys, she had many stories to share.
Not just the extremely rude and abusive encounters but many poignant stories as well, lots of lonely elderly that were so happy to chat with someone, anyone at all and thanked her profusely for her time.
She often had a hard time getting off the phone with many.
I am always polite, friendly and because of my daughters experience I always share that while I am not interested that I commend them for the work they do as my daughter used to do the same thing and I am sure it is not an easy job.
Just my policy…to treat everyone as equals.
It’s a free country is it not, and telemarketers are just part of the overall huge marketing industry.
I like to put myself in others peoples shoes…if I was a business owner and could potentially draw in more business by hiring a telemarketer I certainly would.
It is petty and childish to take these phone calls seriously, as if that person has a vested interest in singling out YOU!
Reeks of narcissism…I am so ABOVE having to cope with a minor interruption.
Sheesh, get over it!