It Takes all Sorts

Actual transcript of a phone call I received last night (well, not the whole call, just until the point at which I had to bite my lips for fear of laughing out loud):
 CALLER: Hello, is this Ben?
 ME: Yes it is.
 CALLER: Hi, this is **** calling from ****. I just wanted to check that you received the e-mail we sent you earlier.
 ME: The one about the meeting being changed to December 4th?
 CALLER: Yes, the one about the meeting change.
 ME: Yes, I got it, thanks.
 CALLER: Ok, good. Also, I just want to check that we have your correct e-mail address. Is it ben@forta.com?

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brian November 6, 2003

Let me guess, your manager?

Oscar Trelles November 6, 2003

Yeah, it reminds of the time somebody called me and asked me if my phone line was working... I remained speechless (or rather containing a big laught) until the guy realized he was asking the wrong question.

BrainFlaKes November 6, 2003

Well, we don't really need robots, human can be as brainless, apparently... sad, and sooo pathetic :( K

Tjarko November 7, 2003

Briljant!!! you should post this one on www.bash.org ;-)

pete November 7, 2003

My late grandfather tells a great story. Many years ago he apparently recived a letter through the post from his bank manager, asking if he would kindly inform the bank of his postal address. same thing, different age !

Anon November 7, 2003

My manager once asked me how to delete an email message, a manager in a web bureau !!!! :s

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