tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10702621.post7079272446712703334..comments2023-07-08T19:45:01.781-12:00Comments on Thinking The Lions: Why am I apologizing? (Question of the Day: 50)Brianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01616494058636881575noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10702621.post-15304980001736324582009-03-12T04:59:00.000-12:002009-03-12T04:59:00.000-12:00Three cheers for this policy! People think Johann ...Three cheers for this policy! People think Johann and I are inconsiderate because we don't answer the phone every single time it rings. First of all, 50 percent of the time it's a telemarketer anyway. Second of all, as you said, this person is calling when it's convenient for THEM. If I'm in the middle of making dinner or eating dinner or watching a movie, why should I stop what I'm doing to pick up the phone? I'll get the message and call back later, when THEY'RE in the middle of doing something. People always say, "But what if it's an emergency?" And my response to that is: If you're having some kind of emergency and you've determined that your best course of action is to call US, you've got bigger problems than me not picking up the phone. Besides, what kind of emergency would we even be equipped to handle, anyway? I suppose if you've got a snowman whose hat has blown off or you need a little light vacuuming done or are desperate to have an omelette whipped up in a hurry, we could probably help you out there. But that's about it. If your cat's up a tree or you need CPR or something, you've got the wrong number.lisapepinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14731321242675873394noreply@blogger.com