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Captain Obvious, or General Oblivious?
Caller: Trying to go from channel 500 to channel 110 is a lot of channels to do one at a time. WIDTS: Thank you for pointing that out. I had no idea. Since I failed 4th grade math, I have … Continue...
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Doublespeak, not just for bureaucrats anymore
While chatting with a support rep the following exchange took place. Tech Rep: Please allow me to connect to your computer to resolve the situation. Me: Ok. I have clicked on the ‘Allow Remote...
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Brain Diarrhea
Me: May I ask your name please? Caller: My name is Mary AsherI’vespokenwithjaneinthepastandshe’sexpectingmycall. WIDTS: Thank you, Mrs. AsherI’vespokenwithjaneinthepastandshe’sexpectingmycall. I’ll let...
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Redux: Permission Granted….
Originally posted on Jan. 25, 2010: Caller: I’m applying for a permit for my alarm system and on the form it asks for a permit#, but I don’t have one yet. Me: Right, you are applying for one. Once it’s...
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Redux: Intelligence Deposits
Originally posted January, 28, 2010 Me: Law office. How may I help you? Caller: Yeah, I was calling on the 2-bedroom apartment in the paper… Me: I’m sorry there was a misprint by the paper. You’ve...
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Redux: Alternative Intelligence
Originally posted on February 1, 2010: Caller: Can you tell me if the Down Alternative Throw Blanket on your site is the same one as I saw in an outlet store yesterday? Me: Well as it happens, I can....
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Redux: Randomly Related
Originally posted on February 17, 2012: Me: Sure, I can help you place your order. May I have your name please? Caller: John Q. Public. Me: OK, Thank You. And may I get the Billing Address for your...
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Redux: Doublespeak, Not Just for Bureaucrats Anymore
Originally posted on February 20, 2010: While chatting with a support rep the following exchange took place. Tech Rep: Please allow me to connect to your computer to resolve the situation. Me: Ok. I...
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Redux: Brain Diarrhea
Me: May I ask your name please? Caller: My name is Mary AsherI’vespokenwithjaneinthepastandshe’sexpectingmycall. WIDTS: Thank you, Mrs. AsherI’vespokenwithjaneinthepastandshe’sexpectingmycall. I’ll let...
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Redux: Obvious, or General Oblivious?
Originally posted on February 18, 2010: Caller: Trying to go from channel 500 to channel 110 is a lot of channels to do one at a time. WIDTS: Thank you for pointing that out. I had no idea. Since I …...
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