Telemarketers and what to do about them

[Bugs ****ing Bunny]

Exactly. That's the way to handle them.

[Urban Ranger]

Or:

"Hold on please."

Put down the headset and walk away.

[Sikander]

I ask them for their name and home phone number,

"because I have an opportunity that could be very profitable for me which I'd like to discuss with you at my convenience."

[Ben Kenobi]

/me Dons flamesuit

My brother's a telemarketer for American banks selling credit cards.

/me braces.

[Bugs ****ing Bunny]

Pah. I've done telemarketing.

I must say that those you who want to arse around with some poor sod trying to earn a crust are being remarkably brave. After all, they have your phone number, and if you aggravate them enough you may find that telephone number appearing in public phone boxes and public lavatories on business cards reading "Sexy leather boy for hire".