I Want to Speak With Your Supervisor

* Ring ring *

Me: Hello, XYZ Company.

Guy on the line: Hi, good afternoon, may I speak with the HR manager?

Me: You are calling from ...?

Guy: I'm from the ABC company, may I speak with the HR manager?

Me: What is this regarding? (This looks brusque, but I said it politely)

Guy: Yes, how are you? Can I speak with your manager or supervisor? (Mistake: Assuming i'm the receptionist/secretary.)

Me: Perhaps you could let me know your intentions first. (Sounds corny, I can't believe I said this. Jane Austen I am not.)

Me: Are you selling a product or service? (Must always ALWAYS make sure he's not a potential customer)

Guy: I wish to introduce insurance plans suitable for your company needs. I realize you might be in a position to make the decision. (See how he does the damage control here. Too late.) Our company provides .... (He's talking really fast now)
Me: Thanks for calling. We do not require this service at the moment.

Guy: Give me a moment to let you know more ab.....

I hanged up.

Grrrwww.. None shall pass unless I say so.

photo by Daniel Jaeger Vendruscolo