What annoyed you today?

[Andrew]

Yet another marketing email offering me items at 'better than half price'. Strewth I hate that, it's just meaningless: better for whom? I think they mean 'less than half price', but hey, why use a short meaningful word when you can use a longer one out of context.

At least an email you open (or not) when you have a bit of time.  I am plagued by phone calls at the moment. From 'scappage kitchen deals' to offers for insulation, new boilers and solar panels with a government grant.  And the surveys, 'only two minutes and it will be to your advantage.' I'm beginning to miss the boys from Windows who want to rid my PC of malicious software.

And yes, the number is on the call preference list and I recently went ex directory, but the number is already out there, so it will continue.

You make it too easy for them...

When they ring and ask to confirm my identity i always reply with "Depends - who am I speaking to?"
This brings 1 of 2 answers. Option 1 - They can't say until i've confirmed my ID, to which I reply "well in that case I can't confirm who I am to some one who might be trying to pinch my ID" - phone hangs up. The other being "I'm from XYZ Surveys" to which the answer is "How did you get my number? I'm all the preference list and under UK law this call consitutes harrassment. I need to speak to your supervisor please" - phone hangs up.

One chap from over seas tried to argue that it was his constitutional right to try and canvas me. When i pointed out that in Europe it's the other way and could I have his details so I can report him and have an arrest warrant waiting for him next time he tries to board a plane landing anywhere in the EU he ended the call with some abuse and come the day when the Europeans are in trouble we'll be greatful for their help again - and sales calls!

Yeah - whatever 

I like the man in Scotland who was granted £6000 compensation for harrassment for such calls. It's a lovely tale. But best bit is - these people clearly talk to each other, because now I don't get any calls. Some times, when I'm annoyed and need some thing or some one to take it out on, I miss them

[Hinfrance]

I have a simple solution, I never answer the 'phone. I have an answering machine. If someone has something they wish to convey to me, they can leave a message.

Mrs H does answer the 'phone. If a cold caller asks for me she asks who is calling, and then says "I'm terribly sorry, he is only taking personal calls today". That always does the trick

Alternatively, if they ask to speak to the home owner, she just says she is the under parlour maid.

[Oldboy]

I have a simple solution, I never answer the 'phone. I have an answering machine. If someone has something they wish to convey to me, they can leave a message.

Same with me. It's strange how many hang up when the answer machine's voice comes on. 

Alternatively, if they ask to speak to the home owner, she just says she is the under parlour maid.

You have that many servants? 

[Hinfrance]

Alternatively, if they ask to speak to the home owner, she just says she is the under parlour maid.

You have that many servants? 

Just me. But I'm a bit tired now. 

[Reinardina]

Most of the time I cut them short and say I'm not interested and hang up, before they get going. If I feel like it, I let them read a bit of their script, but if so, I always ask who I am talking to.

The best one I had, was an 'ambulance chaser,' telling me I had had an accident in the last two years. When I explained I would probably remember, he insisted it was someone who lived at my address.
'Oh him,' I said. 'He's been dead for five years.'
'Did you murder him?' was his reaction.

No idea how he came to that conclusion.

[Oldboy]

Most of the time I cut them short and say I'm not interested and hang up, before they get going. If I feel like it, I let them read a bit of their script, but if so, I always ask who I am talking to.

The best one I had, was an 'ambulance chaser,' telling me I had had an accident in the last two years. When I explained I would probably remember, he insisted it was someone who lived at my address.
'Oh him,' I said. 'He's been dead for five years.'
'Did you murder him?' was his reaction.

No idea how he came to that conclusion.

You should have answered 'Yes and your next on the list'. Then a bit of cackling down the phone might have unnerved him! 

[Reinardina]

Most of the time I cut them short and say I'm not interested and hang up, before they get going. If I feel like it, I let them read a bit of their script, but if so, I always ask who I am talking to.

The best one I had, was an 'ambulance chaser,' telling me I had had an accident in the last two years. When I explained I would probably remember, he insisted it was someone who lived at my address.
'Oh him,' I said. 'He's been dead for five years.'
'Did you murder him?' was his reaction.

No idea how he came to that conclusion.

You should have answered 'Yes and your next on the list'. Then a bit of cackling down the phone might have unnerved him! 

Felt a bit sorry for the guy, as it was quite obvious his command or the English language, once outside of his script, was rather limited. He seemed to know the words, but not the meaning.

[donoreo]

That I was not careful and broke the passenger side window backing out of the garage this morning. 

[DigiDiva]

One of my other photo forums - which I have now promptly left!

[Hinfrance]

That I was not careful and broke the passenger side window backing out of the garage this morning. 

I tend to be half asleep going down the drive first thing, especially on a Monday. How did you manage to break the window without damaging anything else?

[kerbside]

Just looked at next weeks Radio Times and what dio you think, bloody football on BBC 1 every night. Yep i know there are other channels but!!!!!!!!!

I HATE FOOTBALL, overpaid Prima donna's 

[Jediboy]

Couldn't agree more Jeff.

[Oldboy]

I HATE FOOTBALL, overpaid Prima donna's 

I don't know which is worse, football or the comments of that jug-eared pratt? 

[donoreo]

That I was not careful and broke the passenger side window backing out of the garage this morning. 

I tend to be half asleep going down the drive first thing, especially on a Monday. How did you manage to break the window without damaging anything else?

Mirror....not window.  Who said window.......   I had a horrible headache last night and it woke me at 3 and did not really sleep after that. 

[DigiDiva]

Do most photographers have little interest in football? Thats what becomes apparent on many occasions and is an interesting concept