Who ever sounds cool while leaving a phone message? Not me, that's for sure. I just left my dentist a message that will have her wondering if she really wants me to EVER reschedule the appointment I just cancelled. Frankly, I don't blame her.
Leaving messages is not something I enjoy doing. Firstly, have you ever listened to a message you've left someone? It's horrific. I personally sound like a 50 year old truck driver from Oklahoma. There is also a pitch and voice control problem going on.
Here are some other phone related issues I've notice:
A.) The Rambler. These people have no real point in mind which is why they leave a peppy, friendly, and completely nonsensical message. When their voicemail comes to a close you're absolutely uncertain of the bottom line. Do they want to have salmon for dinner or am I suppose to call back with the TTC website?!
B.) The "In-Transit". These goons are cutting out left, right, and centre. I have a friend who likes to take advantage of the 1 minute above ground stretch on the Bloor-Danforth subway line between Castle Frank and Broadview. Good grief. I mean, don't start telling me juicy gossip when there is a 60 second window! Other "In-Transit" related problems; low talkers (they don't want people listening...then don't call from the bus), and lost travelers (not paying attention because they're fearful for their life after mysteriously finding themselves in the midst of Regent Park).
C.) The Rehearsal-King. Come on...did you write your message down to appear calm and collected? I'm onto you Rehearsal-King.
D.) The Mind Reader. Or at least, that's who they think we are. This person doesn't leave their name or number. If they do leave their number it's the same speed as the man from the Micro Machine commercial and you end up having to re-play the darn voicemail 8 times.
Toot toot!
3 comments:
I think I fall into your rambling category...but I find it interesting that you put Rehearsal "King" and not "Queen".
and the totally confused.. "did you call me?" um noo.. that's why the answering machine picked up.. HAHAHA
Heather, you speak the truth. The motormouth is my least favourite. If you want me to call you back, speak clearly! Also, my gay coworker rambles so much that I have to just delete his voicemails and just call him back to find out what he was actually on about.
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