Kelly the Dog Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Sorry if this has been posted before (or other sites like it) but as a public service, this is a great site. http://www.gethuman.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Sorry if this has been posted before (or other sites like it) but as a public service, this is a great site. http://www.gethuman.com/ I deal with financial companies all the time asking for this account number, that social, that pin. Here's the trick. Just keep hitting pound. "Please hold for a representative." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Nice list, Kelly. Thanks Chef, I do, basically the same thing. I either hit # or "0" over and over. Sometimes that doesn't seem to do the trick, or takes too long, though. On occasion, now, because it is fun and it works about the same (maybe better) than the other two methods, I rant in an unrecognizable language. That usually cuts right through the junk...but not always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 Nice list, Kelly. Thanks Chef, I do, basically the same thing. I either hit # or "0" over and over. Sometimes that doesn't seem to do the trick, or takes too long, though. On occasion, now, because it is fun and it works about the same (maybe better) than the other two methods, I rant in an unrecognizable language. That usually cuts right through the junk...but not always. I don't get it. How is that any different from how you normally operate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 thanks for posting that. Reminds me of the old commercial "BIG BOY!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I don't get it. How is that any different from how you normally operate? Actually there is not all that much difference. I simply take what I normally do, and intentionally ramp it up, to get a certain result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ieatcrayonz Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Sorry if this has been posted before (or other sites like it) but as a public service, this is a great site. http://www.gethuman.com/ Is there a site that posts a way to get to a human but be sure that it is not a Canadian? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Is there a site that posts a way to get to a human but be sure that it is not a Canadian? Canadians aren't really "human". I thought you knew that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ieatcrayonz Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Canadians aren't really "human". I thought you knew that. Come on dude, they are definitely human. It's just that most people don't have the time to explain things over and over until they understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDressed Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Come on dude, they are definitely human. It's just that most people don't have the time to explain things over and over until they understand. All them canadians are shapeshifters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Come on dude, they are definitely human. I didn't figure you for some Canadian apologist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ieatcrayonz Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 I didn't figure you for some Canadian apologist. Dude, calling them human is not being an apologist. Despite their many shortcomings they are definitely human. Geez. I also have stated many times, I do not hate Canadians, I pity them. There is a difference. Given the day, we should all realize that some things are more important than money, looks, immigration laws, or teeth. These other things are things that Canadians value too like family and God. With that I would like to wish everyone, especially Canadians, a happy and healthy Thanksgiving today. As they all sit around the turkey with their families, may they value the important things in life and enjoy their feast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Dude, calling them human is not being an apologist. Despite their many shortcomings they are definitely human. Geez. I also have stated many times, I do not hate Canadians, I pity them. There is a difference. Given the day, we should all realize that some things are more important than money, looks, immigration laws, or teeth. These other things are things that Canadians value too like family and God. With that I would like to wish everyone, especially Canadians, a happy and healthy Thanksgiving today. As they all sit around the turkey with their families, may they value the important things in life and enjoy their feast. You are soft on Canadians. I never thought you would become a Canadian lover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjeff215 Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Usually you an just say random garbage into the phone and it will route you to an operator. They don't want those voice recognition systems to cause problems for handicapped folks. I usually just string the first line of junk that comes to mind together... "Animal parka tomato underwater beer air filter mouse hockey." To which it will reply, "I'm sorry, did you say technical support?" "Pump widget snow shift taco frigid Westchester bronchitis propeller." And then... "please wait for a representative." I've always wondered whether the operator gets a translation on screen of what I've tried to say. I think it would be fun to say something almost inappropriate and then reference it during the conversation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Usually you an just say random garbage into the phone and it will route you to an operator. They don't want those voice recognition systems to cause problems for handicapped folks. I usually just string the first line of junk that comes to mind together... "Animal parka tomato underwater beer air filter mouse hockey." To which it will reply, "I'm sorry, did you say technical support?" "Pump widget snow shift taco frigid Westchester bronchitis propeller." And then... "please wait for a representative." I've always wondered whether the operator gets a translation on screen of what I've tried to say. I think it would be fun to say something almost inappropriate and then reference it during the conversation. That's essentially my tactic. I just like to rant gibberish at them to wake up anyone monitoring the call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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