calling me...

I answer calls.
I get some pretty weird ones.

Last week...
Caller: I am from 'our company' office in Denver. Mr. So-and-so is in town staying at the Marriott in Sugarland. But there are two, which one is he at?
Me: I am sorry. I am not sure what you need from me.
Caller: I just need to know which one he is staying at.
Me: uhhhhh I'm sorr-
Caller: Whatever.
*click*

I still don't get it. Did she think she was calling the hotel? Or maybe in Denver they keep track of itineraries from other offices. (oh and I shortened that representation of the call, she asked maybe 5 times what hotel he was at)

Today...
Caller: May I speak with Mr. So-and-so?
Me: I am sorry. He is no longer with the company.
Caller: Are you sure?
Me: Yes. He left a year ago.
Caller: Oh has he left the company?
Me: Yes...
Caller: Thank you. Goodbye.

Hmmmm. I kinda just said that...


And my all time favorite that I get about once every couple months, but this one was my particular favorite.

Caller: Yes. May I speak with Mr. (the name of my company)
Me: There is no such person here, that is the name of our company.
Caller: No it isn't! I know him and I would like to speak with him.
Me: I'm sorry. He is the name sake of our company and has been dead for quite some time now.
Caller: Are you sure he is dead?
Me: Whether he is or isn't, he isn't in this office so please have a nice day.
*click*

He really isn't dead we are just told to say that, but since you know him... The company was founded in London in 1773... I am pretty sure he is dead. Sheesh what telemarketers will say to get a sale.


Of course I love the angry calls and by love I mean I don't;

people asking if there are any 'real people' in the office today... (I guess I am not real enough);

are you sure seems to be a common question... yes. yes I am sure;

and lastly the evil telemarketers who just never listen, we are not interested, do I make the decisions about what kind of coffee we buy?... um yes, whatever it takes to get you to hang up.