Fun phone one

[edible_hat]

Non-SC comes into the store talking on his phone, wanders around a bit, grabs a few things off the shelf, lines up, his turn comes and he says into the phone: "Look I got to go... no now... now!... shut the F**K up, I got to talk to the servo guy... no I'll call you back in 2 minutes... I'm hanging up now... hanging up..." and hung up.

And 30 seconds later it rang again, he ignored it until the transaction was done.

[bainsidhe]

Well, at least he didn't want to be rude and talk during the transaction

A couple months back I had a guy answer his phone and tell his girlfriend on the other end, "No, baby, I'm checking out right now. No, I'm at *big box retail* and am checking out. No, I really AM at *big box retail*. Baby, I know those other times when I said I was at *big box retail* I was really at HER place, but this time I really AM at *big box retail*". He then hangs up the phone and tries to charm me by asking what it was with women nowadays that they could never believe a guy. And he's saying this to a woman. Real winner here, folks. At least I managed to wait unitl he left until

[mscrybaby]

Well, at least he didn't want to be rude and talk during the transaction

A couple months back I had a guy answer his phone and tell his girlfriend on the other end, "No, baby, I'm checking out right now. No, I'm at *big box retail* and am checking out. No, I really AM at *big box retail*. Baby, I know those other times when I said I was at *big box retail* I was really at HER place, but this time I really AM at *big box retail*". He then hangs up the phone and tries to charm me by asking what it was with women nowadays that they could never believe a guy. And he's saying this to a woman. Real winner here, folks. At least I managed to wait unitl he left until

My ex used to do the samething to me and I had to hand the phone to an employee, the employee would have to tell him the name of the store and their id number so he could call back and verify that there was an employee there with that name and id number.

[depechemodefan]

he says into the phone: "Look I got to go... no now... now!... shut the F**K up, I got to talk to the servo guy... no I'll call you back in 2 minutes... I'm hanging up now... hanging up..." and hung up.

And 30 seconds later it rang again, he ignored it until the transaction was done.

I would say he sucked 10% since he seemed to get angry and said "shut the F**K up."

[DGoddessChardonnay]

I would say he sucked 10% since he seemed to get angry and said "shut the F**K up."

I would have subtracted that 10% had he simply turned the phone off immediately afterwards if the blabbermouth on the other end had kept talking.

Now if our customers at the Litter Box would at least hang up before their turn comes up to be checked out it would makes things a touch easier.

[BethB]

And here I thought I was the only one who couldn't get the caller on the other end of my phone calls to hang up so I can check out. What is it about the phrase "I have to go now. Bye" that makes people talk more?

[Aethian]

When I was waiting in a hospitol waiting room a lady answered her cell and one of the nurses told her she had to turn it off. This was when some cell phones really messed with some equipment, and we were in a ward with emergency type surgeries being performed not to far away.

Well after five minuets of "trying" to hang up, I tapped her on the shoulder and pointed to the sign that said no cell phones. She rolled her eyes at me until a LOUD monitor started going off. When she blerted out something was happening the alarm stopped right after the cell phone was turned off.

Lady just looked around, shrugged, and pulled out the cell phone again. Nurse came over, plucked it out of her hands, and put it in a drawer in her desk. "We don't want to cause another panic Mam."

Lady sat there grumbling the rest of the time I was there. Poor baby had already gotten addicted to cells and this was a brick of a phone.

[powerboy]

And here I thought I was the only one who couldn't get the caller on the other end of my phone calls to hang up so I can check out. What is it about the phrase "I have to go now. Bye" that makes people talk more?

My dad does that at times, and I hate that. If I say that I have to go, then I really need to get off the phone

[Bramblerose]

Non-SC comes into the store talking on his phone, wanders around a bit, grabs a few things off the shelf, lines up, his turn comes and he says into the phone: "Look I got to go... no now... now!... shut the F**K up, I got to talk to the servo guy... no I'll call you back in 2 minutes... I'm hanging up now... hanging up..." and hung up.

And 30 seconds later it rang again, he ignored it until the transaction was done.

A customer that makes the yap-dog on the other end go away so the transaction happen? I may love him! I am sorry fuck came up, but dude, he tried to get off, take a damn clue!

[Getoutofmylobby]

People have hung up the phone to check in to the hotel but i have yet to see someone hang up when they're using a bluetooth headset.

I think when they invented bluetooth, a line formed to become an asshole. I could see how it would be handy for talking and driving, but it should be against the law to walk around all day with one of those things plugged into your head.

[Locksmith_from_Hell]

but it should be against the law to walk around all day with one of those things plugged into your head.

While I tend to agree with you there, there are times when something like that is needed. Like when your business relies on you being able to talk at any time.

Most notably, this is for tradies of course.

Also, I have to play devils advocate about the phone in the line thing, but the same thing also applies. Because we advertise 24/7 service, I have to answer the phone at any time. I could be dropping another SC at the depot*, but I still have to answer it.

* Points for getting the euphumism

[PepperElf]

He then hangs up the phone and tries to charm me by asking what it was with women nowadays that they could never believe a guy.

There are times I really wish I could do the raised eyebrow like Leonard Nimoy can... Cos when you can't laugh at them, you could at least pull a Spock-eyebrow.

This was when some cell phones really messed with some equipment

When I was in Japan it was one of the rules for the trains. No calls while on the train, texting only... except in the Special Seating area (elderly, pregnant, injured etc) cos they didn't want the phones to screw with pace-makers. i don't know if it really would do that, but hey... the trains were pleasant so i won't complain

[Bramblerose]

I think when they invented bluetooth, a line formed to become an asshole.

I take comfort that these folk look like mental patients, walking around talking to themselves (bonus if they gesticulate).

[Nurian]

Now wait a minute! I use a bluetooth! I won't say that everyone who becomes a cyberman is awesome but a bluetooth is really useful

I guess we just have some numbnuts who spoil the party for us.

I cries a sad cry....

[Alpha Strike]

Now wait a minute! I use a bluetooth! I won't say that everyone who becomes a cyberman is awesome but a bluetooth is really useful

I guess we just have some numbnuts who spoil the party for us.

I cries a sad cry....

Yeah, Bluetooth is pretty spiffy when it's needed. I do, however, make a point of pulling my headset out once I'm off the phone - I certainly don't pretend I'm important enough that I need to be accessible at any time.