Answer the phone?
I've been caught in a moral quandry as of late. With my name in the hat for several jobs, my phone has been peppered with calls from unknown numbers. Usually, if I do not know the number, I won't answer, and hope the person leaves a message. However, with the increasing amount of puzzling zip codes (303 anyone?) reaching my phone, I'm tempted to answer. With my luck, the first unfamiliar call I answer will be someone recruiting me to be a sleazy financial advisor. Therefore, I think there should be a standard set of rules for answering an unknown caller.
Rule #1:
If the area code is from your hometown (with little liklihood of being an employer, and more likely to be a lost friend), answer it.
Rule #2:
If you don't know the area code, do not answer it. And-duh-if it's an 800 or 877 number, reject immediately.
Rule #3:
If it's a familiar area code, for me 612, 651, 763...let it burn. These numbers are more likely to leave a message.
Rule #4:
If they call back immediately, answer it.
Rule #5:
If you have a really annoying ring and like tormenting those around you by letting it ring forever, never answer your phone. Callbacks only.
Rule #6:
If you drop the phone while determining whether or not to answer it, you have five seconds to pick it up and answer it, otherwise you will have to drop your pants.
Rule #7:
If you know the number, and do not like the person calling, answer it and either say you have to run or that you can't hear them.
Rule #8:
If you think you are a kind person, and don't want to anger anyone, answer the phone on all occasions and suffer immeasurably.
Rule #9:
Always answer your mom.
Rule #10:
Cancel out rule #9 if rule #7 applies.
These rules should help clear up all confusion and any moral issues you might have when deciding to answer, or not to answer.
One TV show plug. Only every once in a while are we blessed with a program such as the Sci-Fi Channel's "Who Wants To Be A Superhero." It is a reality program featuring 12 people who turn into superheroes, each with their own chosen title. The heroes compete in superhero challenges to win their own comic book series. The hilarity of this show cannot be put into words, but after one hour you will feel much better about yourself, your hobbies, and everyone in your life that you previously considered crazy. These people are NUTS. It's possible, in fact, that "Major Victory" could be the greatest television character of all time. It's on tonight (Tuesday) at 10:05 and every Sunday night. Don't miss it.
Lastly. Remember when I discussed the sleeping pill Ambien and its strange binge-eating side-effects? Well, now there is a published diet for those taking the pill (This means you, mom). Good stuff.
Rule #1:
If the area code is from your hometown (with little liklihood of being an employer, and more likely to be a lost friend), answer it.
Rule #2:
If you don't know the area code, do not answer it. And-duh-if it's an 800 or 877 number, reject immediately.
Rule #3:
If it's a familiar area code, for me 612, 651, 763...let it burn. These numbers are more likely to leave a message.
Rule #4:
If they call back immediately, answer it.
Rule #5:
If you have a really annoying ring and like tormenting those around you by letting it ring forever, never answer your phone. Callbacks only.
Rule #6:
If you drop the phone while determining whether or not to answer it, you have five seconds to pick it up and answer it, otherwise you will have to drop your pants.
Rule #7:
If you know the number, and do not like the person calling, answer it and either say you have to run or that you can't hear them.
Rule #8:
If you think you are a kind person, and don't want to anger anyone, answer the phone on all occasions and suffer immeasurably.
Rule #9:
Always answer your mom.
Rule #10:
Cancel out rule #9 if rule #7 applies.
These rules should help clear up all confusion and any moral issues you might have when deciding to answer, or not to answer.
One TV show plug. Only every once in a while are we blessed with a program such as the Sci-Fi Channel's "Who Wants To Be A Superhero." It is a reality program featuring 12 people who turn into superheroes, each with their own chosen title. The heroes compete in superhero challenges to win their own comic book series. The hilarity of this show cannot be put into words, but after one hour you will feel much better about yourself, your hobbies, and everyone in your life that you previously considered crazy. These people are NUTS. It's possible, in fact, that "Major Victory" could be the greatest television character of all time. It's on tonight (Tuesday) at 10:05 and every Sunday night. Don't miss it.
Lastly. Remember when I discussed the sleeping pill Ambien and its strange binge-eating side-effects? Well, now there is a published diet for those taking the pill (This means you, mom). Good stuff.
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