tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542261625024857926.post786018767989625204..comments2023-08-28T06:22:52.972-05:00Comments on My New Normal: Ring.... Ring..... Ring....Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09028107053575111027noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542261625024857926.post-37901882706853904482009-07-23T09:15:20.375-05:002009-07-23T09:15:20.375-05:00I find myself speaking very slowly and distinctly ...I find myself speaking very slowly and distinctly to those on the phone.... Apparently they are told to use your name to make you feel that they are taking you seriously. I guess they should tell those that can't remember the name that it would be better to leave it off. But, you actually talked to someone who speaks English......impressive!Kathy's Klotheslinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17881966393157941515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542261625024857926.post-7825600246345988972009-07-23T09:11:08.878-05:002009-07-23T09:11:08.878-05:00Look at it this way - at least you spoke to a HUMA...Look at it this way - at least you spoke to a HUMAN. Don't you hate when you get: Press 1 to hear English. If you are calling about blah, blah, blah, press 2. Press 3, 4, 5, a million for this or that!<br /><br />You'd think "Pat" would be simple enough to understand, but I must have some kind of accent, also, and many times I have to repeat it. Maybe I should say, "My name is Pat, rhymes with Cat" or something like that!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756564685282866773noreply@blogger.com