Why should I call you back?
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Why is it that if someone calls you on your mobile and you don't/can't answer and they don't leave a message, it is almost expected for you to call them back to see what they wanted anyway? Back in the day, you could call someone on the phone and if they couldn't answer, they had no idea that you had called or what you wanted. If you wanted a call back, you would leave a message. I can't tell you how many times I've been asked "Didn't you see I called?", to which I reply "Yeah".
Brad If you think you can, you will. If you think you can't, you won't. Either way, you're right.
Odd. I have never felt that people expect me to call back if they do not leave a message. I assume exactly as you are saying, in that if they want me to call back they will leave a message stating so. If they do not leave a message I will make an assumption depending on the person. Friend or Family - Just wanted to chat Co-Worker - Needed something will try someone else Unknown/Blocked - Tele- marketing
Computers have been intelligent for a long time now. It just so happens that the program writers are about as effective as a room full of monkeys trying to crank out a copy of Hamlet.
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Why is it that if someone calls you on your mobile and you don't/can't answer and they don't leave a message, it is almost expected for you to call them back to see what they wanted anyway? Back in the day, you could call someone on the phone and if they couldn't answer, they had no idea that you had called or what you wanted. If you wanted a call back, you would leave a message. I can't tell you how many times I've been asked "Didn't you see I called?", to which I reply "Yeah".
Brad If you think you can, you will. If you think you can't, you won't. Either way, you're right.
BRShroyer wrote:
and you don't/can't answer and they don't leave a message
Those are the people who think you need them more than they need you:
- They have large sums of cash to give away
- They have found the fountain of youth and want to share with you the good news
- They can make some of your body parts as big/small as you wish
- They are inviting you for a free beer
Anyway, it would be foolish to not call them back.
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There's a reason they have an on/off switch, if I don't want to be bothered I turn it off and if it's all that important call me back!
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Version 3.0 now available. There is no place like 127.0.0.1It isn't being bothered that gets me, it's the fact that they called and expect me to call back without any indication I should. Leave a message or text that you need to talk to me. Worse yet is when I call someone for something stupid and they don't answer, then they call back an hour later asking what I wanted. By that time the point is lost.
Brad If you think you can, you will. If you think you can't, you won't. Either way, you're right.
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Why is it that if someone calls you on your mobile and you don't/can't answer and they don't leave a message, it is almost expected for you to call them back to see what they wanted anyway? Back in the day, you could call someone on the phone and if they couldn't answer, they had no idea that you had called or what you wanted. If you wanted a call back, you would leave a message. I can't tell you how many times I've been asked "Didn't you see I called?", to which I reply "Yeah".
Brad If you think you can, you will. If you think you can't, you won't. Either way, you're right.
BRShroyer wrote:
I can't tell you how many times I've been asked "Didn't you see I called?"
To which I reply - "Yes I did, and it obviously wasn't important, or you would have left me a voice mail message".
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Why is it that if someone calls you on your mobile and you don't/can't answer and they don't leave a message, it is almost expected for you to call them back to see what they wanted anyway? Back in the day, you could call someone on the phone and if they couldn't answer, they had no idea that you had called or what you wanted. If you wanted a call back, you would leave a message. I can't tell you how many times I've been asked "Didn't you see I called?", to which I reply "Yeah".
Brad If you think you can, you will. If you think you can't, you won't. Either way, you're right.
Depends who it is. For the wife then I will call back when I can, if it is urgent she will keep calling or text. For my parents I will probably call back at some point. For anyone else, bollocks to them. Should have left a message.
Every man can tell how many goats or sheep he possesses, but not how many friends.
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Why is it that if someone calls you on your mobile and you don't/can't answer and they don't leave a message, it is almost expected for you to call them back to see what they wanted anyway? Back in the day, you could call someone on the phone and if they couldn't answer, they had no idea that you had called or what you wanted. If you wanted a call back, you would leave a message. I can't tell you how many times I've been asked "Didn't you see I called?", to which I reply "Yeah".
Brad If you think you can, you will. If you think you can't, you won't. Either way, you're right.
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Why is it that if someone calls you on your mobile and you don't/can't answer and they don't leave a message, it is almost expected for you to call them back to see what they wanted anyway? Back in the day, you could call someone on the phone and if they couldn't answer, they had no idea that you had called or what you wanted. If you wanted a call back, you would leave a message. I can't tell you how many times I've been asked "Didn't you see I called?", to which I reply "Yeah".
Brad If you think you can, you will. If you think you can't, you won't. Either way, you're right.
The first thing I do when I get a new phone is to turn the bloody voice messaging off. How is it that we've come this far yet voice messages aren't even recorded on our own phones by default (I'll assume there are apps out there) If somebody I know calls & I'm not busy, I answer. If somebody calls but there isn't an entry in my Phone Book, I ignore it If somebody writes me a message I respond immediately Never had a telemarketer yet. :D My phone is there for MY convenience - if that doesn't suit you, you don't suit me...
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The first thing I do when I get a new phone is to turn the bloody voice messaging off. How is it that we've come this far yet voice messages aren't even recorded on our own phones by default (I'll assume there are apps out there) If somebody I know calls & I'm not busy, I answer. If somebody calls but there isn't an entry in my Phone Book, I ignore it If somebody writes me a message I respond immediately Never had a telemarketer yet. :D My phone is there for MY convenience - if that doesn't suit you, you don't suit me...
enhzflep wrote:
How is it that we've come this far yet voice messages aren't even recorded on our own phones by default
Is it because the majority of voice message are left when it has not been possible for the caller to get connected to your phone?
Every man can tell how many goats or sheep he possesses, but not how many friends.
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enhzflep wrote:
How is it that we've come this far yet voice messages aren't even recorded on our own phones by default
Is it because the majority of voice message are left when it has not been possible for the caller to get connected to your phone?
Every man can tell how many goats or sheep he possesses, but not how many friends.
Nope. Over 95% of calls I don't answer are while I'm looking at it wondering who it could be. The phone is off for about 2 or 3 hours a month. [Edit: Above question just re-read. Hmm, silly response this is when viewed from that perspective. 'you(me)' is rather different than 'you(everybody)' Nevermind, I'm sure to make somebody feel smug with my lack of wit
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Why is it that if someone calls you on your mobile and you don't/can't answer and they don't leave a message, it is almost expected for you to call them back to see what they wanted anyway? Back in the day, you could call someone on the phone and if they couldn't answer, they had no idea that you had called or what you wanted. If you wanted a call back, you would leave a message. I can't tell you how many times I've been asked "Didn't you see I called?", to which I reply "Yeah".
Brad If you think you can, you will. If you think you can't, you won't. Either way, you're right.
Call them back at 04:30am. Say "you didn't leave a message so I assumed it was urgent" Problem doesn't repeat
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Why is it that if someone calls you on your mobile and you don't/can't answer and they don't leave a message, it is almost expected for you to call them back to see what they wanted anyway? Back in the day, you could call someone on the phone and if they couldn't answer, they had no idea that you had called or what you wanted. If you wanted a call back, you would leave a message. I can't tell you how many times I've been asked "Didn't you see I called?", to which I reply "Yeah".
Brad If you think you can, you will. If you think you can't, you won't. Either way, you're right.
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You just need to retrain the people who call you. I never ring back just because someone called me.
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Mladen Janković wrote:
but I don't see your point
The point is that people today think the world revolves around them, and if they don't get a callback they become incredulous.
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
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It isn't being bothered that gets me, it's the fact that they called and expect me to call back without any indication I should. Leave a message or text that you need to talk to me. Worse yet is when I call someone for something stupid and they don't answer, then they call back an hour later asking what I wanted. By that time the point is lost.
Brad If you think you can, you will. If you think you can't, you won't. Either way, you're right.
BRShroyer wrote:
It isn't being bothered that gets me, it's the fact that they called and expect me to call back without any indication I should
People forget that your phone is for your convenience, not theirs.
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
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Why is it that if someone calls you on your mobile and you don't/can't answer and they don't leave a message, it is almost expected for you to call them back to see what they wanted anyway? Back in the day, you could call someone on the phone and if they couldn't answer, they had no idea that you had called or what you wanted. If you wanted a call back, you would leave a message. I can't tell you how many times I've been asked "Didn't you see I called?", to which I reply "Yeah".
Brad If you think you can, you will. If you think you can't, you won't. Either way, you're right.
I'm with you, I don't recognize the number I don't answer, if its important you can leave a message, otherwise I will assume it was not important enough to warrant a message therefor it is not important enough for me to call back. Even if I recognize the number and just didn't/couldn't answer for whatever reasons, I still may not call back if you don't leave a message. The Big boss at work and the wife/kids are about the only exceptions I make to that rule.
Common sense is not a gift it's a curse. Those of us who have it have to deal with those that don't.... Be careful which toes you step on today, they might be connected to the foot that kicks your butt tomorrow. You can't scare me, I have children.
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Why is it that if someone calls you on your mobile and you don't/can't answer and they don't leave a message, it is almost expected for you to call them back to see what they wanted anyway? Back in the day, you could call someone on the phone and if they couldn't answer, they had no idea that you had called or what you wanted. If you wanted a call back, you would leave a message. I can't tell you how many times I've been asked "Didn't you see I called?", to which I reply "Yeah".
Brad If you think you can, you will. If you think you can't, you won't. Either way, you're right.
The corrolary to that is when I realize I called the wrong number and hang up without leaving a message, but the person I inadvertenly called calls me back to see what I wanted. If I wanted something I would have left a message - for crying out loud.
Brent
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Why is it that if someone calls you on your mobile and you don't/can't answer and they don't leave a message, it is almost expected for you to call them back to see what they wanted anyway? Back in the day, you could call someone on the phone and if they couldn't answer, they had no idea that you had called or what you wanted. If you wanted a call back, you would leave a message. I can't tell you how many times I've been asked "Didn't you see I called?", to which I reply "Yeah".
Brad If you think you can, you will. If you think you can't, you won't. Either way, you're right.
When people complain that I didn't call back, I patiently explain, "I bought this phone for my convenience, not yours."
Will Rogers never met me.
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Nope. Over 95% of calls I don't answer are while I'm looking at it wondering who it could be. The phone is off for about 2 or 3 hours a month. [Edit: Above question just re-read. Hmm, silly response this is when viewed from that perspective. 'you(me)' is rather different than 'you(everybody)' Nevermind, I'm sure to make somebody feel smug with my lack of wit
My phone is rarely off, but often out of signal. In the middle of large buildings (moving around at work for example), driving through a forest (to or from work), in just about any pub in Lichfield, and so on. It is generally when a call goes straight through to voicemail a message gets left as there is no missed call notification, although Orange do text you to say voicemail was reached but no message left.
Every man can tell how many goats or sheep he possesses, but not how many friends.
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If it's important, they'll send a text. Phone calls aren't for important things.
Completely agree with this. Voice mails can be long winded, and unless you pay extra for 'visual voice mail', I have to sit there listening and write down some information. Then, I usually miss something and have to listen to the whole thing again. A text message can also be replied to more discretely when you are busy.
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Why is it that if someone calls you on your mobile and you don't/can't answer and they don't leave a message, it is almost expected for you to call them back to see what they wanted anyway? Back in the day, you could call someone on the phone and if they couldn't answer, they had no idea that you had called or what you wanted. If you wanted a call back, you would leave a message. I can't tell you how many times I've been asked "Didn't you see I called?", to which I reply "Yeah".
Brad If you think you can, you will. If you think you can't, you won't. Either way, you're right.
