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October 2, 2007 by Katherine Coble

Never trust anyone who says they prefer to conduct all business over the phone.

There’s generally a reason they don’t want their words to appear in writing.

Posted in Monkey Wash Donkey Rinse | 9 Comments

9 Responses

on October 2, 2007 at 1:37 pm | Reply nm

Oh dear, Kat, I feel ya. But sometimes it’s just that their office is a mess.
on October 2, 2007 at 1:39 pm | Reply Katherine Coble

;-p

There is that.

But really, in the cases whereof I speak, it is all a dodge to avoid accountability.
on October 2, 2007 at 1:43 pm | Reply Ginger

*SNORK*
on October 2, 2007 at 1:53 pm | Reply nm

Kat, I know. That’s why I’m sympathizing with you in case you were the one who got, um, not accounted to. But for those folks with messy offices, keeping people out while avoiding having them think you are one of those is a fine line to walk. Not that I know anyone with that problem, of course.
on October 2, 2007 at 2:00 pm | Reply Julius Valerius

Just tell them “then you won’t mind if I record this conversation.”
on October 2, 2007 at 2:24 pm | Reply newscoma

RECORD, RECORD, RECORD!!
Having a personal moment here as this has happened to me recently.
Just record.

***breath***
on October 2, 2007 at 2:25 pm | Reply Katherine Coble

I’ve started recording, but only recently. And for this exact reason.
on October 2, 2007 at 4:20 pm | Reply Eric

Recording is a great idea…Question: What type of recording device do you use, Kat?
on October 2, 2007 at 9:59 pm | Reply dolphin

I record any and all business, customer service, etc. type calls. I have VOIP so it’s a matter of just pressing 3, then later going to the website and downloading the call onto my computer.

Only thing to remember is that you’re required by law to let them know you’re recording. Can’t forget to tell them.