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Chocoholic · 02-23-2006, 05:54 PM

Earlier today, someone called the house and asked to speak with my dad, who was at work. I replied politely that my dad was not available at the time but that I would happy to leave a message for him if this person would just leave their name and number. The guy replied with a curt, "Uh, no. I'll call back later."

Does anyone else think that's a bit rude? What's so hard about leaving a message for a person you are trying to reach?

He called back again when my dad still wasn't home yet and again hung up when I asked for his phone number so my dad could call him when he gets home.

Polniaczek033 · 02-23-2006, 05:56 PM

it's not exactly rude, but the tone he seemed to have had probably made it seem so. he shouldn't have been such an ass.

Ireneparalegal · 02-23-2006, 05:58 PM

Sounds like a bill collector, survey, or telemarketer. Those are the only three jerks that talk like that. I can't imagine a friend of your dad's doing that.

MsOrange · 02-23-2006, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam: Texas Smurftractor

it's not exactly rude, but the tone he seemed to have had probably made it seem so. he shouldn't have been such an ass.

yea that ^-^

Chain Gang Member · 02-23-2006, 06:02 PM

I do believe it was rude,but maybe it was private

Chocoholic · 02-23-2006, 06:02 PM

That's what I figured, Irene. If it was a friend or relative or someone, they'd just say to tell my dad they called and they'd try again later.

Hollow · 02-23-2006, 06:52 PM

no.

Mijada · 02-23-2006, 07:03 PM

I don't really think it's rude but it does get annoying when people keep on calling and they never want to leave a message. The least that guy could have done was ask when the best time to reach your dad would be. At least then he would have had an idea of when to call back instead of calling again at any old time and bugging you again.

dawsongirl · 02-23-2006, 07:10 PM

Totally a Telemarketer. Just ignore them.

Sharop · 02-23-2006, 07:26 PM

I wouldn't say the statement itself was rude, but as others have said, the way he said it may have been.

Sometimes when people are calling, especially if it's about something not overly important, they can't be bothered to leave a message.

Karen* · 02-23-2006, 07:30 PM

I don't think it's rude. I do that sometimes, but only because I actually want to speak to the person. Maybe that's why the other person on the line said that to you.

Chad Michael Murray · 02-23-2006, 07:31 PM

Last week, a credit card company called me and wanted me to take some kind of a survey. They had kept calling, and I just got some pretty bad news that day and wasn't in the mood to talk. Eventually, I answered the phone instead of letting it ring 8 million times. I politely said "No, I'm sorry, but I really don't have any time for that right now."

Immediately when I said that, the guy hung up on me. No "thank you anyway" or any of that. He just simply hung up.

TJL · 02-23-2006, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dawsongirl

Totally a Telemarketer. Just ignore them.

Yeah that.

Holly · 02-23-2006, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeriffic

Earlier today, someone called the house and asked to speak with my dad, who was at work. I replied politely that my dad was not available at the time but that I would happy to leave a message for him if this person would just leave their name and number. The guy replied with a curt, "Uh, no. I'll call back later."

Does anyone else think that's a bit rude? What's so hard about leaving a message for a person you are trying to reach?

He called back again when my dad still wasn't home yet and again hung up when I asked for his phone number so my dad could call him when he gets home.

I wouldn't worry about it.. He's just some ass , and if the message was important enough he would leave a message so i guess it wasn't imporant I wouldnt worry.. im sure your dad will talk to him.

swedeace · 02-23-2006, 10:39 PM

No, I don't find it rude. We've had those types of phone calls happen at work where someone (be it a personal call OR bill collector) says "no, I'll call back later" or "yes, the message is...."

I believe it all depends in HOW their response was said. If it was abrupt and standoffish, then yes. If it was polite and reticent, then no.

I also believe if it was a private and personal message, then it is understandable to not go forth and leave the message.

02-23-2006, 05:54 PM	#1
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	Does anyone else find this a little rude? Earlier today, someone called the house and asked to speak with my dad, who was at work. I replied politely that my dad was not available at the time but that I would happy to leave a message for him if this person would just leave their name and number. The guy replied with a curt, "Uh, no. I'll call back later." Does anyone else think that's a bit rude? What's so hard about leaving a message for a person you are trying to reach? He called back again when my dad still wasn't home yet and again hung up when I asked for his phone number so my dad could call him when he gets home.

02-23-2006, 05:56 PM	#2
Polniaczek033 believe. Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Location: edinboro. Posts: 4,634	it's not exactly rude, but the tone he seemed to have had probably made it seem so. he shouldn't have been such an ass.
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02-23-2006, 05:58 PM	#3
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Sounds like a bill collector, survey, or telemarketer. Those are the only three jerks that talk like that. I can't imagine a friend of your dad's doing that.
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Chain Gang Member 1st Female Triple Crown Champ Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Watching Three's Company & Wrestling Posts: 8,927	I do believe it was rude,but maybe it was private
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02-23-2006, 07:03 PM	#8
Mijada Spencers mom Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Location: eastern US Posts: 4,093	I don't really think it's rude but it does get annoying when people keep on calling and they never want to leave a message. The least that guy could have done was ask when the best time to reach your dad would be. At least then he would have had an idea of when to call back instead of calling again at any old time and bugging you again.
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02-23-2006, 06:52 PM	#7
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	no.

02-23-2006, 07:10 PM	#9
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	Totally a Telemarketer. Just ignore them.

02-23-2006, 07:26 PM	#10
Sharop Andy Gibb aged 12 Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 03, 2004 Location: Courthouse Square, Hill Valley, beside the clocktower, 10:04 p.m., November 12th 1955 Posts: 3,912	I wouldn't say the statement itself was rude, but as others have said, the way he said it may have been. Sometimes when people are calling, especially if it's about something not overly important, they can't be bothered to leave a message.
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Karen* paradox. Forum Superstar Join Date: Jan 08, 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 28,365	I don't think it's rude. I do that sometimes, but only because I actually want to speak to the person. Maybe that's why the other person on the line said that to you.
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02-23-2006, 07:31 PM	#12
Chad Michael Murray Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 23, 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,493	Last week, a credit card company called me and wanted me to take some kind of a survey. They had kept calling, and I just got some pretty bad news that day and wasn't in the mood to talk. Eventually, I answered the phone instead of letting it ring 8 million times. I politely said "No, I'm sorry, but I really don't have any time for that right now." Immediately when I said that, the guy hung up on me. No "thank you anyway" or any of that. He just simply hung up.
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02-23-2006, 10:39 PM	#15
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	No, I don't find it rude. We've had those types of phone calls happen at work where someone (be it a personal call OR bill collector) says "no, I'll call back later" or "yes, the message is...." I believe it all depends in HOW their response was said. If it was abrupt and standoffish, then yes. If it was polite and reticent, then no. I also believe if it was a private and personal message, then it is understandable to not go forth and leave the message.