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[bubosquared]

A conversation:

Melle: *calls salesrep* Hi, It's Sofie from the call centre. You left a message on the voicemail this morning?
Salesrep: That's right, Sofie. Sofie, I need [blahblahblah], can you do that for me, Sofie?
Melle: *already twitching slightly* Sure, can do! Could you tell me [information]?
Salesrep: I'm in the car, Sofie, so I can't get that information, but [information I can also use, though it's a lot harder to search using this].
Melle: Okay, I'll arrange for that.
Salesrep: Thanks, Sofie.
Melle: No problem, have a nice day!
Salesrep: You too, Sofie!

Note: This is a simplified version of this conversation, and for full effect try hearing the salesrep's end of the conversation as read by Zaphod Breeblebox, Infomercial Presenter.

[Poll #734429]

Comments

[ashenmote.livejournal.com]

Egads, in RL they would probably unnerve you with firm handshakes and rehearsed making-eye-contact skills as well.

"If I agree that you have superior people skills and your human resources management course really paid off, will you cut it out already?"

[bubosquared.livejournal.com]

Oh, god. Thanks for putting the silver lining on that cloud--i.e. that at least I don't have to put up with that.

Hee hee, oh the temptation to actually say that ...