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How to you handle receiving calls when you can’t take them?

Posted on 1/14/14 at 10:12 am
Posted by TigerPox
Member since Oct 2010
33333 posts
Posted on 1/14/14 at 10:12 am
(A) Press the ‘Ignore Button’ (‘Remind me later’ button now with iPhone)
(B) Let the call ring through
(C) Other (List example)

I always try to go with (B) and let the call ring through, but press the button to silence the ringer. If I do happen to go with (A), I try to follow up with a text message saying I’ll call back in a little while.

On the receiving end, I don’t like the feeling of knowing someone hit the ‘Ignore Button’ on me and didn’t follow up with any type of message. A couple short rings then BAM voicemail.

If pressing the ‘Ignore Button’ let the call ring the entire way through on the other end, I don’t think it would be a big deal to use it. It just seems like you are giving someone a big "F U" when you press it.
Posted by Placebeaux
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Posted on 1/14/14 at 10:14 am to
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Posted by CarRamrod
Spurbury, VT
Member since Dec 2006
57426 posts
Posted on 1/14/14 at 10:14 am to
quote:

t just seems like you are giving someone a big "F U" when you press it.
Im busy. If you are calling me i hope you respect that.
Posted by DosManos
Member since Oct 2013
3552 posts
Posted on 1/14/14 at 10:15 am to
Wait. People can tell when you hit the ignore button?
Posted by TigerPox
Member since Oct 2010
33333 posts
Posted on 1/14/14 at 10:15 am to


It actually has to do with my friend and I don't know why it grinds my gears so bad.
Posted by LSUTIGERBAIT7
Covington
Member since May 2012
124 posts
Posted on 1/14/14 at 10:16 am to
Always B
Posted by LikeABaussCat
bad spelling deal with it
Member since Jul 2012
2256 posts
Posted on 1/14/14 at 10:16 am to
I hate both A and B because they usually resort in a useless voicemail that says call me back. I do try to follow up quickly with a text message.
Posted by lsunurse
Member since Dec 2005
128950 posts
Posted on 1/14/14 at 10:16 am to
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People can tell when you hit the ignore button?



It sends the call directly to voicemail so yeah.
Posted by bigberg2000
houston, from chalmette
Member since Sep 2005
70002 posts
Posted on 1/14/14 at 10:16 am to
I do what you do and just silence the ringer.
Posted by brgfather129
Los Angeles, CA
Member since Jul 2009
17092 posts
Posted on 1/14/14 at 10:17 am to
quote:


If pressing the ‘Ignore Button’ let the call ring the entire way through on the other end, I don’t think it would be a big deal to use it. It just seems like you are giving someone a big "F U" when you press it.


Better than answering it and acting like a perturbed dickhead because you are too busy to talk on the phone at that moment.
Posted by lsunurse
Member since Dec 2005
128950 posts
Posted on 1/14/14 at 10:18 am to
If I don't recognize the number I won't answer it. So at that point I likely don't GAF if they know I "ignored" the call so will usually do whatever makes it stop ringing and annoying me the fastest.
Posted by TigerPox
Member since Oct 2010
33333 posts
Posted on 1/14/14 at 10:18 am to
I always try to follow up with a quick text message (it takes like 2 seconds), because the majority of my friends will try to call a few more times "just to make sure," I guess.
This post was edited on 1/14/14 at 10:19 am
Posted by Placebeaux
Bobby Fischer Fan Club President
Member since Jun 2008
51852 posts
Posted on 1/14/14 at 10:19 am to
quote:

It actually has to do with my friend and I don't know why it grinds my gears so bad


suuuure
Posted by CaptainsWafer
TD Platinum Member
Member since Feb 2006
58304 posts
Posted on 1/14/14 at 10:20 am to
Well if my ringer is on, I silence the ringer first and foremost*. Then I'll let the voicemail pick it up.






*I absolutely CANT STAND someone who will let the ringer keep ringing until it goes to voicemail, or someone who won't cut the ringer off while they're trying to read who is calling.
Posted by Richard Castle
St. George, La.
Member since Nov 2012
1887 posts
Posted on 1/14/14 at 10:23 am to
quote:

I always try to go with (B) and let the call ring through, but press the button to silence the ringer
Posted by lsu480
Downtown Scottsdale
Member since Oct 2007
92876 posts
Posted on 1/14/14 at 10:24 am to
I hit the ignore button then press it again to send them straight to VM
Posted by TigerPox
Member since Oct 2010
33333 posts
Posted on 1/14/14 at 10:27 am to
quote:

Better than answering it and acting like a perturbed dickhead because you are too busy to talk on the phone at that moment.
Why not just silence the ringer? Follow up with a text?

There are other options than just ignoring the call or answering it and acting like a dick.
Posted by CadesCove
Mounting the Woman
Member since Oct 2006
40828 posts
Posted on 1/14/14 at 10:27 am to
quote:

crazy girlfriend post


Missed Calls: 87, from "TigerPox."
Voice Mails: 87
Posted by TigerPox
Member since Oct 2010
33333 posts
Posted on 1/14/14 at 10:30 am to
quote:

Missed Calls: 87, from "TigerPox."
Voice Mails: 87
Text Messages: 870




I honestly hate leaving voicemails because I don't like receiving them and don't like how I sound on them.
Posted by CE Tiger
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
41584 posts
Posted on 1/14/14 at 10:31 am to
most of the time ill send the auto reply text message that im busy and will call back if i know the number
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