<b><a href="http://www.overheardintheoffice.com/archives/000938.html"> 3PM Coffee Break</a></b><br/> Receptionist: So this guy calls for [Kyle]...I give him the voice mail. I knew the next ring would be him...he calls back. "I'm trying to get ahold of [Kyle] and I keep getting an answer machine."...Gah!...That's what happens when we pay 10K for a phone system so people get their messages. So then the prick is like, "So is he there or isn't he?" And so I'm like, "Yes sir, I realize that you keep getting his voicemail. He is with a client, and all messages go straight to our agents via voicemail." And he's like, "Well, I don't want to leave a damn message, you tell [him and his wife] they just lost out on a sale! I guess they're too busy for me!" So then I'm all kiss-ass and like, "Well, I'm sorry sir, they are both with clients at the moment. We are a busy office. Would you like me to take a message?" And then he tells me, "<em>No</em>, just never mind and it's their loss." I <em>hate</em> stupid people. Assistant: Some people are like Slinkies: not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. M-28 East Munising, Michigan<br/>via <a href="http://www.overheardintheoffice.com/">Overheard in the Office</a>, Nov 9, 2005