Bit of a long read but I thought I'd share with you guys a little fun I had with a telemarketer. I got a call from Direct energy on sat and this is how it went.
Adrian: hello?
De: hello may I speak with the owner of the house?
Adrian: That's me!
De: hello sir, I am so and so from direct energy, the reason I am calling today is to ensure that you are safe from escalating energy rates, now where do you currently get your gas from?
Adrian: well, sometimes esso, but mostly shell cause they have air miles.
De: no sir, I ment the natural gas for your heating and hot water.
Adrian: hmm you know I'm not quite sure.
De: well where do you get your electricity from?
Adrian: I have a grey box on the side of the house with a white dial thingy on it, I'm pretty sure I get I from there.
(little bit of a pause here)
De: ok sir in order for you to take advantage of this offer I must understand where you currently get your energy from, can you tell me if you have a pink or white bill?
Adrian: ummm, I really don't want to be taken advantage of, that definately doesn't sound like fun..
De: no sir! Take advantage of, not taken advantage of! Maybe this service isn't for you sir.
Adrian: you mean I won't get taken advantage of???
De: no sir
Adrian: that's good, l guess I don't really need what your offering then do I?
De: no sir
(left a little pause here)
Adrian: can I still get my gas at shell?
De: yes sir
Adrian: what about petro Canada? They are red and white, I like red, red is a fast colour Can I get gas there too?
De: yes sir.
Adrian: all right then, have a good one eh?
De: thank you, you too sir....
Click!