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For a secretary it's amazing how much I dislike the phone.
It's the silliest thing, but having to call people gets me all tense. I had to steel myself to call the owner of the cafe that's holding our NaNo kick off party. She's a wonderful lady, I've talked to her in person before, and have even called her before. Yet every time I have to call I need to rehearse what I'm going to say first(not that I ever end up saying what I plan to) and work myself up to it. Phones bad.
Yet I answer them all day long. So it would seem like I'm in the wrong job- but I'm really pretty okay with answering calls.
Hmm yes, screw loose. Anyone have a screwdriver?
It's the silliest thing, but having to call people gets me all tense. I had to steel myself to call the owner of the cafe that's holding our NaNo kick off party. She's a wonderful lady, I've talked to her in person before, and have even called her before. Yet every time I have to call I need to rehearse what I'm going to say first(not that I ever end up saying what I plan to) and work myself up to it. Phones bad.
Yet I answer them all day long. So it would seem like I'm in the wrong job- but I'm really pretty okay with answering calls.
Hmm yes, screw loose. Anyone have a screwdriver?
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Date: 2009-10-29 06:30 pm (UTC)*snugs*
(our kick off party was a success! I hope yours is too!)
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Date: 2009-10-29 06:38 pm (UTC)Thanks. :) *hugs* We're a bit low-key this year for the kick off- but I'm looking forward to it.
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Date: 2009-10-29 07:25 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-10-29 06:34 pm (UTC)I have no idea why.
And I hate when the phone rings, also, except for when Mindy calls me, because I have Pee Wee Herman's Big Adventure theme as her ring tone.
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Date: 2009-10-29 07:44 pm (UTC)I tend to answer my cell when it rings- if I hear it. That last part is iffy. (selective hearing and all...) The home phone- if I'm home alone it's 50/50 whether I'll answer it, if hubby's home I try to make him do it.
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Date: 2009-10-29 06:53 pm (UTC)Prolly as a result of working an average of about 30 phone calls for 30 plus years. I just let it ring at home here, never check answer phone messages (actually nobody in the house does). Nevr make calls.
And all the things that might actually be a reflection of my old job such as writing a cheque or filling in a form I just dont do.
There is actually an old saying that the shoemakers kids have the worst shoes.
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Date: 2009-10-29 08:21 pm (UTC)Yup, and doctor's wives die young.
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Date: 2009-10-29 06:57 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-10-29 08:32 pm (UTC)The other thing is- did I mean the tool (heh heh heh) or the drink?
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Date: 2009-10-29 07:01 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-10-29 08:33 pm (UTC)Though easier doesn't tend to play that much of a part here.
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Date: 2009-10-29 07:19 pm (UTC)I never really considered the difference between making the call and answering the phone, but you're right: one is easier than the other. Perhaps it is the difference between asking a question and answering a question. In the former, you're asking for something; in the latter, you have something to give.
My wife often hands the phone to me to order pizza/takeout, so I'd say it's a common aversion.
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Date: 2009-10-29 07:23 pm (UTC)I'm afraid they'll tell me "Oh, it's you? No, you can't have a pizza!"
I worked in title insurance ~ a decade ago, and it was in that office that I realized
I'm not the only one. Good old bravado got me through.
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Date: 2009-10-30 12:24 am (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2009-10-30 10:43 am (UTC)I know I was the same. I'm better with the phone. Carol isn't. But when she worked in offices she was great on the phone. Maybe it's got to do with professionalism and pushing through your fears at work, and not needing to do that at home.
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Date: 2009-10-30 05:56 pm (UTC)Big Sis
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