Last Post

This will be my last blog post on this blog. It has been a while since I've posted. A lot of things have been going on in my life. Right now the biggest event I'm looking forward to is a trip to Australia that I have been planning since the beginning of this year. The job that I took as a tele marketeer to finance my plans has been an interesting experience and I would like to share some fragments of my most memorable conversations that I've had while selling things to people over the phone. 


Me: "Sir what is the number on your driver's license?" 
Customer #1: "If I tell you will you see my picture on your screen?" 
Me: "No, it's just to verify your identity."
Customer #1: "Oh too bad, I'm sure you would date me if you could see me."
*I keep my professionalism and he understands he's getting nowhere so the conversation continues*
Me: "My friend has this phone and she likes it very much."
Customer #1: "Is your friend hot? I'm single you know."
Me: "She's happily engaged so it's not going to happen."
Customer #1: "I'm sure if she saw me she would leave him for me."
Me: "I doubt it."


Me: "Good day! This is Cindy Flowers calling you about mobile phones am I calling you at a good time?"
Customer #2: "Sure, go ahead dear."
Me: "So what provider do you use for your mobile phone right now?"
Customer #2: "I'm not sure I would have to check, give me one second to find my phone... Usually I keep it in my pocket but it's not there right now... Maybe it's in the closet... It's not there either! Where did I put my mobile phone?!?!"
Me: "Ma'm aren't I calling you on your mobile phone right now?"
Customer #2: *Silence*


*Just after I sell a phone to my customer*
Customer #3: "So can I call you if I have a problem with the phone?"
Me: "You can always call our customers service but I won't be there because I'm going on vacation."
Customer #3: "Oh that's nice. Where are you going?"
Me: "Australia."
Customer #3: "Oh! That's far! How long are you staying."
Me: "Quite a while."
*The conversation continues about weather, beaches and sharks*
Customer #3: "So when are you leaving?"
Me: "On the 16th of November."
Customer #3: "I'll write it down on my calendar and I'll think about you on that day."
Me: "Ok."
Customer #3: "I feel like my daughter is leaving for Australia."
Me: "..."
Customer #3: "I have always wanted a daughter."
Me: "I see."
Customer #3: "How old are you?"
Me: "20"
Customer #3: "Oh the perfect age! Please be careful and make sure you send me an e-mail ok?"
Me: "Ok... Goodbye then..."


*At the end of a conversation*
Me: "And I wish you a pleasant day ma'm."
*Customer #4 lowers voice*
Customer #4: "I can lower my voice for you, but it's definitely sir."


*I comment on the customer's e-mail containing the name of his wife*
Customer #5: " Romantic isn't it? I still love her very much even after all these years."
Me: "I am always envious of people staying together, happy, for such a long time."
Customer #5: "Why? Do you have a bad fella?" 
Me: "No, none at all."
Customer #5: "Well both of my sons are still single if you're interested!" 
Me: "I'll pass but thanks for the offer..."

I'll admit I will miss my colleagues. I have grown to like quite a few of them. Especially the guy that said he couldn't live without cats despite his allergies. The boss that let us do pretty much whatever we wanted and put up with my constant whining about Australia. The guy that puts his head on mine whenever I stand next to him just to prove how short I am. The girl that was completely crazy about Korea and Japan and wanted to kill me for speaking Japanese. The guy that I would discuss anything related to religion, politics, relationships, sex and love with. Even the creepy guy that I only met once and asked if he could play with my hair. Even though I complained about the long hours and the repetition it was nice to have something stable in my life. I'm the kind of person, despite appearances, who likes to plan things. My trip to Australia is one big question mark after I arrive so naturally about 35 days before I am supposed to leave I had a tiny anxiety attack and told a good friend of mine that I was going to cancel my flight. She said: "Chickening out is not part of your cancelation insurance." She was right of course. Now it's less than 20 days away and I am still completely freaking out. If you would like to follow my freaking out I will be starting a new blog about Australia here. I guess I will see you guys Down Under ;3

Of course there is always Skype.

Love from Cindy :3