[header] How to politely deal with telemarketers [title] Prepare yourself before answering the phone call. [step] If you have caller id, you may know that a telemarketer is calling before you pick up. If that's the case, try to be as polite as possible right from the start.
[header] How to politely deal with telemarketers [title] Prepare yourself before answering the phone call. [step] If you have caller id, you may know that a telemarketer is calling before you pick up. If that's the case, try to be as polite as possible right from the start.
Write down what what you'll say when you answer the phone. [substeps] For example, you may say, " you could be calling to inquire about moving to a different area or adjusting to a new group of people. If you know you can't, just don't answer. [substeps] Although it might be tempting to simply ignore the call or to answer and hang up quickly, that is not how you should handle telemarketing calls. [substeps] Take a deep breath, lower your body upright, and hold the phone upright. Once you're taking a few deep breaths, slowly release the phone and explain to the caller why you aren't answering the phone right away. [substeps] Respond to the caller kindly, and make it clear that the call is intended for you. If you answer the phone in a friendly voice, for example, it may seem benign to the caller.