I wish this was not typical

[Sparky]

Actual transcript of phone conversation.

Caller: I'd like to make an appointment.

Me: Certainly. Right now we're scheduling for the first week in November. Which day of the week is good for you?

Caller: Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm................uhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhh........
tch tch tch tch tch ................ uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh................ .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ........................................... One-thirty?

[MoonCat]

"Certainly, sir. And what time would you like to come in?"

"Ummm....uh...........November 2nd?"

[Kristev]

People don't seem to think well when they're put on the spot. I know I can't.

[mharbourgirl]

People don't seem to think well when they're put on the spot. I know I can't.

This happens to me when I'm at a restaurant. If I don't already know what I want on walking in the door, I can stand in line/read the menu for 20 minutes and completely panic when it comes time to place my order. Then order the same thing I ate the last 10 times I was there even if I'd intended to try something different. My brain hates me.

[chainedbarista]

i usually ask what they have available (first appointment) and go from there after comparing it against school, other appts, etc.

i'm trying to narrow down the field and make it easier for both of us; doesn't always work, but it's the best system for now.