Basic proof that one is able to utilise an intercom without pissing off the person at the other end. Which, in this case, would be moi.
Things that will get one a failing grade:
Buzzing the intercom for longer than half a second at a time; buzzing repeatedly with barely half a second in between the buzzes; any combination of the two. -- Keep your trousers on already. I have to get up, walk around my desk, and to the intercom, and then answer it. This takes at least a second and a half. Patience, grasshopper-san.
Buzzing the intercom, then answering the greeting "Hello?" with "Could you open the door, please?" -- I could, but I'll need your name, first.
Refusing to state one's name or at least the purpose of one's visit, despite numerous promtings to do so; simply repeating "Open the door, please," over and over again, in response to "May I have your name, please?" -- I can't just open the door to anyone, dammit; we've had enough theft and break-ins!
I'd just laugh my ass off if someone said on the intercomm.
If they keep persisting to come in, I just notify them that "the door will now electrify people standing in front of it " or that "there is a malfunction and the door kills people". Serves them right.
Well, it's the intercom at work, which makes a difference, but then, at home, I've had people buzzing and inquiring about the flat below mine (two-flat building), which is for hire, and asking if I could show them around, despite the fact that a) it was half past ten at night, and b) I DON'T EVEN HAVE THE FREAKING KEY so could they PLEASE just DO WHAT IT SAYS ON THE SIGN AND CALL THE REAL ESTATE AGENT?
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Things that will get one a failing grade:
Ahem. *climbs off soap box*
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*giggles*
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If they keep persisting to come in, I just notify them that "the door will now electrify people standing in front of it " or that "there is a malfunction and the door kills people". Serves them right.
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Darn.
I've had people buzzing and inquiring about the flat below mine (two-flat building), which is for hire, and asking if I could show them around,
That sucks. *hugs*