The "Up Sell"

I come to a simple message board to read about television and music. Now I am being asked to join a worldwide movement. Seems like an upsell to me.

 

Why do you hate America?

 

Saying "no" can be so taxing.

 

For me, it's the post office that's exhaustive.

kjim: I'd just like to send this media mail, please.
usps: Is there anything fragile, flammable or perishable?
kjim: No. It's media mail - just a book.
usps: Would you like confirmation of delivery?
kjim: No thank you. Just media mail, please
usps: Would you like to purchase any stamps, envelopes, shipping material or phone cards?
kjim: No thank you. Just media mail, please.

Yes, life's too short, but get real. It takes almost no time for them to ask (and they're generally continuing to push buttons and ring up merchandise as they're talking anyway - they're on automatic, too) and little time for me to respond.

Perhaps you've watched "Falling Down" once too often.

 

I'm amazed by the way people give out their phone number just because the sales clerk asked for it...like it's required by law to give your phone number when purchasing towels or paper towels.

Then they can't understand why telemarketers are calling every night during dinner.

 

No means fuck no.

 

If I am asked for phone number I either say it very fast or give them Jenny's phone # 867- 5309

 

Fixed.

I hope.

 

I actually did that once. And the clerk types it in and the computer says its a fake number, so the clerk says if you didn't want to give your phone number just say no. I just thought to myself, don't ask for my phone number so your people can call me at all hours then.

 

1-800-382-5633.

 

Am I the only one to whom this thread makes absolutely no sense?