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Hermione69
Member
07-24-2002
| Monday, December 26, 2005 - 11:51 am
Let it ring.
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Cndeariso
Member
06-28-2004
| Monday, December 26, 2005 - 12:50 pm
unfortunately, i would answer it and let them know i would call them back later.
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Monday, December 26, 2005 - 12:58 pm
I would never be in that situation. But if I were I would very sweetly answer the phone and say "I'm going to hunt you down and hurt you a lot. Have a nice day "
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, December 26, 2005 - 1:44 pm
Actually I wouldn't be in that situation either but I'd let the answering machine pick it up and then if it was critical, take the call but make it brief.
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Tess
Member
04-13-2001
| Monday, December 26, 2005 - 2:24 pm
I'd check caller ID. Could be my daughter's school nurse which is never a good thing. Could be husband which means it's important or news about my mom (also not a good thing). If it's not one of those or the doctor's office, I'd let the machine take it. I wouldn't even bother with caller ID but the machine is at the other end of the house.
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Monday, December 26, 2005 - 2:29 pm
I would answer and keep it real short because I'm busy. It would feel odd to have my friend hearing the message being left on the machine and would interrupt our conversation anyway.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Monday, December 26, 2005 - 2:38 pm
ck caller id and answer if needed
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Jagger
Member
08-07-2002
| Monday, December 26, 2005 - 2:55 pm
Guess it depended on what phone line it came in on. The 900 line I'd have to answer. The 800 number I'd let the machine pick it up. Regular phone, which very very rarely rings I'd check caller ID, if I knew the number I would answer, if not I'd let the machine pick up and I'd listen to see if it was important, if important I'd pick up.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, December 26, 2005 - 3:02 pm
I'd answer, but I'd also say "I have company, can I please call you back?" (I think it's less disruptive than letting a phone ring until the answer machine/service picks up.)
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Monday, December 26, 2005 - 4:01 pm
I excuse myself and answer the phone. But, I always ask the caller if I can call them back later. (similar to Costa's answer)
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Spygirl
Board Administrator
04-23-2001
| Monday, December 26, 2005 - 4:07 pm
I never answer my home phone and always let it ring whether anyone is there or whether I'm alone. Anyone who needs me calls my cell phone.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Monday, December 26, 2005 - 9:57 pm
LOL, I'm sorta with Spy. I always let the answering machine pick up unless it's after 8pm (if its that late it better be important.) If it was the kids school or Darren, I'd excuse myself to answer the phone, otherwise, I'll call whoever it is back when the company is gone.
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Newman
Member
09-25-2004
| Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 5:40 am
Why do you even have a home phone then, Spygirl, I'm wondering? Why not just have the cell? When I had the cell my reception wasn't good in my townhouse. Very frustrating. And I need the home phone for my dial up modem/computer. I'm wondering if this might not be another daily poll question down the road. Why have a home phone? I was also struck by the number of people who pay extra for caller ID, which seems to come automatically with the cell. Now that telemarketers don't call anymore (haha) is there really a need for caller ID? Do you really get that many unwanted phonecalls?
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Heyltslori
Moderator
09-15-2001
| Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 6:13 am
Good morning everyone!! Hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend. I want to take a moment and thank Glenn for filling in for me while I was out of town. I expect we'll be seeing some sort of comparison from him between yesterday's question and the one I asked awhile back about whether or not you answer your call waiting. I was actually sort of surprised not to see questions a little closer to the kind we had during Pamy's birthday week, but he kept 'em clean and even used pink! Super job Glenn! Thank you so much. Newman, awhile back I asked how many phones people owned, and I was surprised at those results! Folks definitely like to be reachable. Ok, here are the results of: You are at home and a friend comes over to visit for a while. The two of you are talking and your home phone rings. Do you let the phone ring and not answer it or do you reach over and answer it?
Let it ring | 11 | Answer it | 9 | Depends | 16 | Today's question is: If you receive a gift that you don't like or won't use, would you be most likely to: A. Return it B. Give it to someone else C. Toss it D. Keep it anyway E. Other My answer is B.
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Dlmmo
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 6:18 am
b
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Shadoe
Member
11-04-2004
| Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 6:20 am
D depending on who the giver was. I still have a box of stuff that Eeyore made when young and gave to me. D and then B if I knew of someone who could put the item to good use. I figure the giver would be happy with that logic as well.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 6:26 am
B ... call it regifting or recycling, if they can use it and I can't ... it's theirs. 
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Dfennessey
Member
07-25-2004
| Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 6:30 am
d
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 6:51 am
A, B, C, and D. Depending on what the gift was and who gave it to me. Hehehe... Sorry Lori! But it's true, it depends on who and what, and so it could be any of the choices! <grin>
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Mameblanche
Member
04-13-2005
| Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 7:04 am
B. I am a regifter. I think its a waste otherwise. Why should I clutter up my house with something I don't like/want/need if it can give some enjoyment to someone else. And I certainly would NEVER throw it out! The hard part (since I have short term memory problems with my fibromyalgia) is trying to remember who gave 'it' to me, so they don't get 'it' back again. LOL. This year, its not a problem... while dh and I gave out tons of gifts, to guests, and relatives, etc we hardly received any... a few, but not a whole lot, and no, its not cuz we regift, LOL, cuz we don't announce it. LOL. Mind you, we're not the type to care about things like that. We're happier on the giving end of things.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 7:05 am
D
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 7:10 am
It depends... D if the person will be in my home or might ask about it B if I can give it without the giver ever finding out C if it's something useless and I can't think of anyone who would want it and if the giver won't be in my home or asking about it
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Cndeariso
Member
06-28-2004
| Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 7:14 am
B
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Mameblanche
Member
04-13-2005
| Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 7:16 am
Lori... Maybe you could ask folks what's the most BIZZARE GIFT they ever received. For me, it was a pair of BANANA SLIPPERS... a galpal knows I am a whimical sort, and we call ourselves the YLLIS SISTERS... (that's SILLY backwards) There's even a picture (!) of me wearing them... I LOVE them but only wore them once ... on Halloween. LOL. Danged if they aren't the warmest, toastiest slippers I own. But can you imagine if the fire bell goes off, and I had to run out wearing them. Ack! Anyhow, I digressed... sorry. 
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 7:40 am
b
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