In recent days, when the incoming number on our phone's caller display looks a bit 'suspicious', I've tried saying nothing!!
Woohoo, it has worked in about 4 or 5 cases out of about 8!!
There's a silent pause for a few seconds and then the line goes off. Great, I think; yesssssss!!
However, have you noticed a new tack by the callers? Instead of an immediately obvious, number withheld or some-such give-away, the number looks more like one you might know!!
Ah well, revert to plan A! (See last year sometime.)
I came unstuck two days ago though when, not immediately recognising the number, I tried the silent approach but then, thinking, oh actually it might be genuine, said tentatively, hallo, and it was a call for husband. I explained and apologised and caller and I shared an understanding laugh.
Oh will I ever come up with a foolproof method!
No matter, I'll keep trying so you could watch this space for ploy no.3!
