Or try a Bluetooth-enabled
tracking device such as
Tile or TrackR. Attach the
fob to your key chain,
and then use your phone
to make it ring to locate
your lost keys.A Persistent
TELEMARKETER
Don’t: Hang up right away.to him or her.
Don’t: Engage with theproduct.
Do: Be polite. If the telemarketer
is being rude, ask to speak to a
supervisor.
Don’t: Say “This isn’t a good time.”
That will only encourage the
telemarketer to call back at another
time.
Do: Ask to be put on the company’s
do-not-call list.
Do: Sign up for the National Do Not
Call Registry at donotcall.gov.Bonus tip: If a telemarketer calls you
by name, just say, “Sorry, wrong
number.” The company will likely
take you off the calling list because
they’ll think the information profile
is wrong.you’re prepared for the trigger, you
can better defuse it.2
Consider the clock. How long do
you have to stay? Can you just say
a quick hello? Knowing you’ll be mis-
erable for a finite period can help.3
distract yourself. Plan ways to
chill out a little, such as taking a
breather in a quiet place or keeping
yourself busy with putting out food
or cleaning up.4
Prepare a script. Be ready to han-
dle awkward run-ins with an “Ex-
cuse me, I just saw Tom. I have to ask
him something quickly” or a nice “It
was good to see you!” and move on.5
Enlist an ally. Have a trusted
backup you can signal when
Uncle Joe corners you and starts
asking for a loan.66 may 2019 | rd.com
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