Bet on how long the sales and survey junkies will stay on hold for.
In a previous job, we'd get a lot of random people phoning up from all over the world trying to flog us computer stuff.

Eventually we got tired of the endless cold calling. Seriously i think someone put us on some spam list or something.

So we'd play a game.

"Hello, IT, this is Miggyman speaking"
(in strong foreign accent "Hello, My name is Badda Bungo calling from the company IT Solutions. We're conducting a survey of IT use in your business sector and was wondering if you could spare a few minutes of your time to answer a few questions?"
"Yes sure, although I will need to transfer you to the IT Manager. Just bear with me two minutes I'll put you through"
"Thank you very much"

Then bang him on hold. We'd all put a bet on and throw in 20p for how long they'll stay on hold. Closest wins. :)

Our phomes were great as you could see the hold light blinking, hang up and carry on as normal. They got a nice rendition of S Club 7s Greatest Hits to entertain them.

Usually theyd hang around for about 5 to 10 minutes before finally giving in and hanging up. Our record lad stayed on hold for a record of 45 minutes! Respect :D

You can then go double or quits to see if they'd call back or not. Of course if they do "Oh I'm sorry, must have lost you in the phone system. I'll transfer you again..." :D

Its a great game, you should all try it.
(Miggyman, Tue 13 Jan 2009, 22:03, 2 replies)

On hold
Our company got a new phone system. They discovered it would play CD music when people were put on hold. They put a classical music compilation in.

This seemed OK until the managing director called reception and received several minutes of "The Death March".
(Mucky has squinted at the screen with one eye shut since, Tue 13 Jan 2009, 23:25, closed)

:-D
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( chart cat has an itch, Wed 14 Jan 2009, 7:44, closed)