When you don't want to exchange phone numbers

[Warrigal]

I've had that computer call a few times .The first time when they told me my computer was infected I simply asked "Which one/" That stumped her for a couple of seconds then she answered "the big one". I laughed and hung up.

 

[Kadee]

I've had that computer call a few times .The first time when they told me my computer was infected I simply asked "Which one/" That stumped her for a couple of seconds then she answered "the big one". I laughed and hung up.

Good one DW , We received calls from "Microsoft" almost weekly bout our computer being infected, then one day hubby played games with them for quite a while ,they eventually said DO YOU have a computer ? hubby said sorry NO ! My memory is not good ,didn't you say my Xbox ??was infected

 

[mitchezz]

If anyone anywhere is becoming a nuisance I simply ask them if they have accepted Jesus into their life. Works really well with cabbies.

For phone pests I ask them to hang on and then after about 5 minutes I hang up.

 

[Shalimar]

Mitchezz, HaHaHaHaHa.

 

[Linda]

I truthfully tell them that I do not like to use a phone. Do not answer it. Use it only it when absolutely necessary.

That's exactly what I would do too. I can't remember ever having this problem though.

 

[hellomimi]

Nah. I'm a straight shooter. I have no problem saying "No". No excuses, explanations, or lies. I think a polite decline is better than stringing someone along.

Ditto.

I don't want playing games so I just keep it short and simple ~ No, I'm not interested.

 

[Gardenlover]

Typically, I give them your number or the number to the bawdy house down the street.

 

[MarciKS]

Just to be polite and not hurt a persons feeling I just take the number and say thanks talk to you later. And then just don't call. I don't care how I feel about someone. I don't think it's right to be openly rude with a person.

 

[Marcella]

I say "I don't share my number because I don't hear well on cells". It's true.

 

[In The Sticks]

I agree with your initial post.

Be honest and be polite; otherwise, you'll end up being deceitful and rude.
Having done both, the first is always the best choice...for both parties.

 

[applecruncher]

 

[Lewkat]

I tell most people that I have a private number and do not hand it out.

 

[Ronni]

I have no problem giving out my number, or exchanging numbers. I never answer calls that aren't in my contact list, so if I actually want to talk to that person, I'll add their name and number to my contacts so when they call, my phone will tell me who it is. And if I don't want to hear from them, I just don't add the number. They call, I don't answer, and because I don't know who it is,I just block the call so I don't see their call again.

 

[JustBonee]

I had someone who I see occasionally on my daily walks come up to me a couple years ago and say "we need to exchange phone numbers". ..
Walking at a brisk pace, I said 'oh, sure' nicely, and kept walking. ... I didn't want to exchange numbers with her.

So then another time I saw her after that, she said "oh, you have my phone number, call me" ....
I guess she missed the part where we never exchanged numbers ...lol