Yesterday, midmorning, our receptionist puts a call through to me...
Peter XXX, from ZZZ is on the line for you.
mmm, OK, put him through.
Dave Gale speaking.
Hello Mr Gale, how are you today, this is Peter XXX, from ZZZ.
Hello Peter.
Mr Gale am I right in assuming you are responsible for brand at Storm?
No, I'm responsible for company strategy.
Oh, but you do influence brand decisions?
To some degree, yes.
Good! You see I'm finalising the list of delegates for the XYZ Brand Strategy Conference and if you register by ....
Peter, I'm not interested.
Oh!? But this is such an important area, can you afford not to...
Excuse me? What part of of "no" did you not understand? Goodbye!
<sigh> Telemarketers - a different breed altogether!
So if you ever call me and Natasha asks if she may tell me who's calling, please don't abuse her... seems some people are inclined to bristle when asked.
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