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French Telephone Etiquette
Even after more than 19 years in France, I lift the receiver with apprehension when the phone rings. This is partly because it’s invariably a cold caller. It’s also because dealing with people on the phone in French is damn … Continue reading
Posted in Customs, French life
Tagged cold calling, etiquette, France, social customs, SW France, telephone etiquette
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Giving Cold Callers the Cold Shoulder
Don’t you just hate cold sales calls? You drop what you’re doing – normally on your foot – and rush to answer the phone only to find that it’s someone trying to sell you something that you have absolutely no … Continue reading
Posted in French life, Rants
Tagged cold calling, France, France Telecom, living in France, Pacitel, SW France, telemarketing
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