One of the worst things invented was the answering service.
You know, where you are greeted by a phony voice.
Then you are instructed to listen to options.
Then y ou can hopefully pick the right one for you
only to be put on hold for an extended time.
Meanwhile the operator is most likely sitting right there filing her nails!
Sorry, this started out as a bit of humor...
Good morning again Will. Nothing gets me more frustrating than this.
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
Wow William, I am glad I do not use them and will not use them after reading your blog. Make it a great day!.
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
here is a question Bill, how many times to you get a message left on your phone answering machine and it says..."please press one for..."
I now hate this more than all the other garbage :)
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
I detest this as well - I especially loathe the interactive voice systems where I have to talk to a computer to receive any form of service!
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
We just have to cope with those voice mail messages.
Have an outstanding week.
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
Just the other day I was put into one of those systems. Once finally making it to what I hoped would be a live person, the line went dead!
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
Totally agree. While I understand the importance of robo-answering services, I much prefer a person.
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
HI William Feela - All I can say is don't get me started...Just had a major issue with Suddenlink. 6 calls in one day for internet AND cable. YIKES!
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
Can be more than a little irritating
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
It's only going to get worse William. Soon there won't be any warm blooded bodies taking calls. It will all be done by artificial intelligence.
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
We are becoming less human everyday and our communication skills are suffering William Feela
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
Hi Bill, These answering services may be useful to accomplish simple phone tasks, but when you really need to talk to someone to solve a problem, it takes an awfully long time.
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
Morning William.
Yes sir, I'm with you on this one. Most irritating
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
I personally hate this type of answering service. I wil take my business to any store that doesn't have this system!!!
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
Good morning William - sometimes it is downright hilarious. I love the fact that almost all start with please listen carefully because our options have changed. Haven't made them any better. 
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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