I use a similar tactic, but far quicker and to the point.
As soon as the conversation progresses to the point that I work out they are a telemarketer/annoyance I interrupt and ask for their credit card details.
I state that my time is valuable, and if they want me to listen to their pitch I charge $20 per minute. I haven't managed to get a number from anyone yet, but it usually results in a very short call.
Slashdot Mirror
step 1. get 3d scanner
:)
step 2. get 3d printer
step 3. provide champagne, flowers and ramantic music
and in no time... 3D copier...
What does interstellar space taste like?
Isn't it obvious? Chicken!
Which probably works out well if the female in question is looking for a rich dumb guy. Yup good point.
Sounds like the start of a Dan Brown novel - 'cept this isn't a satellite. :)
I use a similar tactic, but far quicker and to the point.
As soon as the conversation progresses to the point that I work out they are a telemarketer/annoyance I interrupt and ask for their credit card details.
I state that my time is valuable, and if they want me to listen to their pitch I charge $20 per minute. I haven't managed to get a number from anyone yet, but it usually results in a very short call.
That's a fairly old view.
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_World
That'd be a Kiwi (from New Zealand).
:P
Bloody Canadians!