Tag Archives: Telephone Solicitors
The Big Ask
The phone rang and the question was: “Could you answer a couple of questions on provincial government policy?” I agreed. It wasn’t a pollster calling, but a fundraiser from Ontario’s Progressive Conservative Party. Once he’d asked his two policy questions, he wanted more. Specifically a donation. To keep the governing party going in the right […]
Duck Cleaning
This happened last night and the dialogue is as accurate as my memory allows. “Good evening sir, my name is Robert and I am calling about duct cleaning. We are having a special in your area.” I couldn’t resist. And his thick Indian accent made it easy. “Duck cleaning? I am so glad you called. […]
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