[PLUG-TALK] Surprising way to shut up unwanted calls

[Dick Steffens]

I don't remember where I heard this idea, but I decided to try it. When 
my phone rings, if I don't recognize the number I answer, "Go ahead 
caller, you're on the air." So far I've never heard any response. There 
are a few seconds of silence, and then they hang up. I figure if it's 
someone I know, but don't know their phone number, they would say 
something and we could laugh about it. Waiting for the caller to get 
into their sales spiel and then asking them if they use the Do Not Call 
list isn't as satisfactory. Most of the time they just hang up anyway, 
but this new way is much more satisfying for me.

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Regards,

Dick Steffens