True Story

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I support three different pieces of software. Not long ago a woman called for some help and I had the colossal gall to ask her what product she used. She told me, "Don't ask me such technical questions."

Hi, everyone. Nice to meet you.

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[miharu.livejournal.com]

(also posted to techcomedy.com)

The call started out like any other, the customer wanted to update his credit card with Tech Support since Billing's gone on the weekend.

No big deal.

Then the customer said to hold on for a minute while he found his credit card - it turned into one of those calls where they find the credit card and decide to wait two minutes before telling you that fact. After I updated the credit card info, I ask the usual "is there anything else I can do for you?" He replies "well, you can have a fantastic weekend", almost sounding like a game show host. I said "I'll certainly try, I suppose." He then starts telling me how he just worked his ass off and that he supposes that I do as well. I said something to the effect that it comes with the job. Then he asks the magic, hilarious question: So, are you single? I said "Unfortunately, no." (The 'unfortunately' is my TS brainwashing kicking in, I'm very cool in my relationship.) Visibly (as one can be over the phone) dejected, he finally said "Have a nice night" and hung up.

I haven't laughed so hard after a call. I've had guys try to flirt with me on the phone at work in a more indirect manner, but man was this guy just plain desperate...