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I wouldn't say you lost your temper so much as you expressed your true feelings. Also offered her some education which it clearly was her karma to receive. 😘

posted by Ciel on January 15, 2026 at 11:45 AM | link to this | reply

Telemarketers do not care what they say. One time, one called about donating to pediatric cancer research. I declined and the telemarketer said, "Are you pro-cancer?"

posted by FormerStudentIntern on January 15, 2026 at 10:02 AM | link to this | reply

Re: Good Afternoon

Kabu, I never answer the phone for anyone I don't know.  I don't care what they want.

posted by Goldiec on January 15, 2026 at 9:36 AM | link to this | reply

Good Afternoon

Kabu, I hope you have a good day.  Stay warm

posted by Goldiec on January 15, 2026 at 9:34 AM | link to this | reply

I agree that is pretty ignorant. After the first time, I simply say no, thank you, and hang up. Don't let them get under your skin. 

posted by BearcatMike on January 15, 2026 at 8:47 AM | link to this | reply

I have to agree with C_C_T on this one. It is senseless to argue with these morons, although I can happily say that I haven't had a solicitor call our phone in a long time. 

posted by Sherri_G on January 15, 2026 at 7:46 AM | link to this | reply

Kabu.

If I don't know them I just say 'I am the gardener I will relay the message.

Funny no one seems to trust the gardener, 😊🌺

posted by C_C_T on January 15, 2026 at 7:22 AM | link to this | reply

Kabu.

posted by C_C_T on January 15, 2026 at 7:19 AM | link to this | reply

The witch deserved it! And more. She's just lucky you're a lady, or you'd have scorched her ears.  

posted by Pat_B on January 15, 2026 at 5:08 AM | link to this | reply

Telemarketers are so.persistent. I got a text to see if I wanted to look into selling my home. I didn't recognize the company at first, I did a search. They were legit. I wrote back and said thank but not selling. Then she asked, it was a woman because she gave her name, if I would mind a answering some questions. I.said yes, then please take me off your call list, then informed her I was blocking her number. Like you, had I been on the phone she would have gotten more than she wanted. It's easier to be composed with a text because it's slower and like I've always said, 'Take two and think it thriugh!' When you get attacked, like today, the heck with ot all and stand your ground! 

posted by sam444 on January 14, 2026 at 7:05 PM | link to this | reply

Don't let them get to you, Sweetie.....

It doesn't hurt anyone but you.  Just hang up at the first sign of stress.   If they have a legitimacy they will call back later.

posted by TAPS. on January 14, 2026 at 6:27 PM | link to this | reply