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		canucker2016 on Sept 26, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Timeshare owner? The Mexican drug cartels want you Back in the day, when companies tried to get you to switch long distance providers, I had a cold caller call just as I was heading out... Cold caller: Hi. Would you like to save money on your long distance bills? Me: No. Cold caller: Ummmmm. Ohhh Kay... Me: Bye Took them out of their opening book in one move. Check and mate.

hakfoo on Sept 29, 2024 [–]

I get a lot of door-to-door salesmen offering window replacements.

I just tell them "We're a Linux household, no interest in windows" and slam the door. I think the look of bewilderment is worth it.

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