Telephone surveys

[Quartida]

I just got rung up by a very nice lady who wanted to survey me about insurance.

Being the caring citizen that I am, I said, "Sure!"

It turned out to be excellent.

First of all, the only insurance policy I have is with Kiwibike. Who I bet the poor woman had never heard of! But nonetheless, she was very efficient and nice to me, and I got to rank Kiwibike nice and highly for their service (which in my case has been outstanding).

But the icing on the cake was to get to bitch about State Insurance, who wouldn't give me a bike policy unless I already had a policy with them. Which I think is silly. And although many people have aired this view on KB before, it's nice to be able to tell it to someone who is actually doing research!

Perhaps, because of me, they will change their ways.

(Yes, yes, I know that there's probably a VERY GOOD REASON why they don't, but still...it's nice to be able to say it to someone who is actually ASKING for your opinion! After all, where else to you get people who just listen to you rant and then - even better - WRITE IT DOWN AFTERWARD? Awesome.)

[Colapop]

They ring up, start their speil, launch into it with gusto and disregard for whether or not you want to take part and you can hardly get a word in edgeways so as soon as they pause for a breath - I hang up.

[Quartida]

No, no, she was very nice.

I don't mind surveys too much. It's people trying to sell stuff that I really dislike. :angry:

[GR81]

was it tower insurance?
they rang the missus the other day, so she said "i work for tower, seeya!"
haha

[Quartida]

No, it was an independent - Colmar Brunton.

[Str8 Jacket]

I was a little drunk one Friday night when a telephone survey lady rang.... As soon as she mentioned she was doing a telephone survey I couldnt help myself and I put the phone receiver under a pillow while me and Glenn sat there watching TV, I kept checking the phone every 30 seconds or so and she would be saying "ah, helloooo are you there"? I had my hand over the receiver while me and Glenn listened to her doing this for while. Me and Glenn were pissing ourselves laughing... I picked up the phone after 5mins and said "Oh hello are you still there?.... "Sorry im not interested"....

We pissed ourselves laughing at the time and yeah I felt mean afterwards, but thats what you get for ringing people at 8pm on a Friday night....

[far queue]

I don't mind surveys too much. It's people trying to sell stuff that I really dislike. :angry:I never give them long enough to tell me if it was a survey, wanting a donation, or wanting to sell something. I politely say "no thanks, not interested" very quickly, if they try and continue they get told to bugger off.

[limbimtimwim]

Now that you have responded once, you are on their 'green list' and they will call you more often.

I was nice once, BAD move. BAD. They call all the time.

[Quartida]

My theory is that there aren't many places in which to get your opinion out there, so why not? In some cases it might even improve the world. After all, if every biker says yes to a survey about something like road safety, just think about how skewed surveys could be i our favour.

Nothing like an opportunity to skew statistics in your favour.

limbim: I know...they actually asked me for my name. But I really don't mind doing surveys. After all, there are some places that PAY you to do consumer studies. That's right...they give you money to tell them how crap something is! Awesome! A few phone surveys ain't gonna kill me, and if I then get picked to test drive the new Maserati or get paid to tell people what I think of spotted T-Shirts because of it, then FINE BY ME! :D

[Colapop]

I had a flatmate (many years ago when I was young) who would relish the Jehova's or Mormons or Vaccuum Salesmen coming to the door. We actually had some JW's backing down the driveway trying to get away from him. He made a point of asking them questions like - "So, who created God?" Had the poor buggers there for about an hour and a half!! We just sat on the deck drinking and laughing....

[Motu]

She just ticks boxes...there is no box for opinion.

[Quartida]

I'm pretty sure she wrote down something a few times. The times that she asked me for my opinion, anyway.

At least, I assume that's what the clicking keyboard noise was. She may have been looking up porn.

[Colapop]

...like your avatar?

[MSTRS]

Telemarketers of all sorts = Fuck Off!!!

[Quartida]

...like your avatar?

Oi, you. ;) :nono: :doobey: :blip:

[Colapop]

Hmmm?? Me?? Don't be like that darling... we got history...

[Quartida]

Hmmm?? Me?? Don't be like that darling... we got history...

Hahaha ;) I love that pic!

[StoneChucker]

State Insurance is a top class insurer in my books (being that I'm in their books, twice). Contacting them by phone is dead easy, there is often no waiting time and if there is it's about 1 to 2 minutes.

Both my claims were sorted extremely fast. I do however have contents insured as well (at one stage contents & 3 vehicles), so there is a discount for that. A good company for those with more than 1 vehicle / bike.

[Colapop]

Hahaha ;) I love that pic!
Awesome curves, although I don't know about your sidekick...

[Shadows]

Hmmm?? Me?? Don't be like that darling... we got history...

Dang, I don't know about Red Bull giving you wings, but it seems that it can seriously fuck with your hair!

[Colapop]

... and your 'package'!!

[Quartida]

Awesome curves, although I don't know about your sidekick...


Her curves ARE pretty impressive. I'm a bit jealous :shutup:

StoneChucker: I'm sure State is a perfectly good insurer (especially if their ads are anything to go by, which of course is a terrible way to judge a company, but it's how the plebs do it, so I might as well do it too) - it just rankled a bit that they wouldn't insure the bike unless I already had insurance for something else. I believe the way to get customers is to get them early. Young bikers that need insurance will be the home owners of tomorrow. And it's always easier to stay with a company you already know.

So yeah. I'm not against State per se, just a bit frustrated by their policy.

[WINJA]

...like your avatar?
+1 . IF THATS YOU IN THE AVATAR QUIRTIDA ,, HOW YOU DOIN

[Maha]

Hmmm?? Me?? Don't be like that darling... we got history...
trying to decide which one is you Col?..................noice boots mate...(Colleen)..:nya:

[gijoe1313]

Hehe, when telemarketers ring, I love to do the whole bad acting routine...my faves to do so far are :

Paranoid insane person (Who is this? Is this the CIA? I thought you weren't coming back to do a brain inspection until Venus was in Mars eclipse etc al.)

Home Alone (my mummy and daddy left me all alone, I'm not allowed to speak to strangers, but if you tell me your name, we can be friends!)

Pizza ordering (Thanks, I'll take a hawaiian supreme and a meat lovers, both thin crust with a side of wedges and garlic bread) - this one was c/o Calvin and Hobbes!

I'm a teapot short and stout song (Sing this as they try to talk to you, even do the actions so the other person on the line knows you must be doing them!)

Axe wielding homicidal maniac (Put the phone next to a chopping board and furiously chop a potato/onion/lettuce/tomato into itty bitty pieces violently)

Toilet humor (Fill a glass of water, walk to the toilet with cordless phone, as they speak, dribble water into toilet and flush while making the usual "aaahhhh" noises)

Mental/emotional breakdown (sob sob, thank god you called - I was thinking of taking my life, please, don't hang up - I'll probably kill myself if you go....then scream and slam phone down)

Phony recorded message (just talk over them - Thank you for calling, you are 4th in line to interview Mr.Joe's fridge, at the dial tone it will be 3 o'clock in Zurich - then hang up)

Have a pre-recorded tape of Star Trek's opening dialogue to play into the receiver (Space.The Final Frontier....)

Asian home stay person (Herro? Who this? Me not speak engrisk. Landlord no home. This Immiglation? Herro? Who this? ... ad infinitum)

Ahhh well, just me having a bit of childish fun when I can
:yes: (hey they get paid for it! I'm just getting my hyuks where I can! :nya: ).
:laugh:

[Colapop]

trying to decide which one is you Col?..................noice boots mate...(Colleen)..:nya:
I'm in the middle copping a feel

[dnos]

yep it is just far too easy to have fun with the buggers.
But if ya dont feel like talking to them then its just - NO and hang up. They then can't argue with ya and say "it will only take 45 seconds"
My favourite is the asian thing - especially because i have just answered the phone in perfectly good english.
And then tell them to call at about 9.30 and speak to (insert flatmates name here)
hahaha

[Flyingpony]

Now that you have responded once, you are on their 'green list' and they will call you more often.

I was nice once, BAD move. BAD. They call all the time.
Ditto when I was flatting in Auckland a few years ago, they had the nerve ring up at 8:30am on Saturday mornings!

[Lou Girardin]

Ask when they have a day off and their phone number, and say you'll call them back.

[dawnrazor]

Okay folks I'll tell ya this because I like you, if you don't want to do the surveyor whatever just say the following

"I work in a related field so I won't be able to answer your questions"

under the laws of the market research society, they are required to stop the interview there and then and remove your phone number from that particular survey and red light that number in the future.

simple

[Maverick]

Her curves ARE pretty impressive. I'm a bit jealous :shutup:

StoneChucker: I'm sure State is a perfectly good insurer (especially if their ads are anything to go by, which of course is a terrible way to judge a company, but it's how the plebs do it, so I might as well do it too) - it just rankled a bit that they wouldn't insure the bike unless I already had insurance for something else. I believe the way to get customers is to get them early. Young bikers that need insurance will be the home owners of tomorrow. And it's always easier to stay with a company you already know.

So yeah. I'm not against State per se, just a bit frustrated by their policy.

I TOTALLY agree with you Quartida, When I rang State they were very average, the girl even tried to tell me that I couldnt ride a bike over 50cc on a learners or restricted licence :gob: Haha, had to enlighten the poor girl :rockon:

[The_Dover]

I usually ask them what kind of underwear they are wearing.

Seems to do the trick.

[Str8 Jacket]

I usually ask them what kind of underwear they are wearing.

Seems to do the trick.

LMAO! That's a gret idea :D

[The_Dover]

yeah and chuck in some heavy breathing and grunting, like you're having a mastie

[Str8 Jacket]

yeah and chuck in some heavy breathing and grunting, like you're having a mastie

Knowing my luck that'll only encourage them!....

[gamgee]

yeah and chuck in some heavy breathing and grunting, like you're having a mastie
what if it's a guy? oh wait, what am I saying? it's dover, he'd do it, and it'd probably get the poor guy off the phone twice as quick, either that or it'd turn into a couple of homo's having phone sex :nya:

[aff-man]

+1 . IF THATS YOU IN THE AVATAR QUIRTIDA ,, HOW YOU DOIN

Shoulda seen what she wore to the saints and sinners party.....

Asz fpr phone surveys the only one i've done was on motorcycles and stuff about nz roads and such. Most others I tell them i'm busy. I think some are deaf cause i tell them and they still try ask me questions...

I do love a good argument with jehova's witness's (sp). Thats always good for a laugh hahahah

[inlinefour]

No, no, she was very nice.

I don't mind surveys too much. It's people trying to sell stuff that I really dislike. :angry:

Blooday wankers ring all times of the day and no matter how many times I tell them where they can shove their friggin surveys! I suppose I might not care and have some witty insult for them rather than the usual "I hope you have a fucking good reason for ringing this number at this time of the day" if I was not a night shift worker. I think you might be a tad deluded if you actually think the person on the other end actually cares for whoever they are ringing...

[Finn]

I have an unlisted number for 2 reasons. Firstly, so I don't have to get off my arse to answer a telephone I can't find only to find out that it's a research company and secondly so illegitimate offspring can't track me down on Fathers day.

[dawnrazor]

I have an unlisted number for 2 reasons. Firstly, so I don't have to get off my arse to answer a telephone I can't find only to find out that it's a research company and secondly so illegitimate offspring can't track me down on Fathers day.

an unlisted number might not neccessarily do you all that much good as market research companies aren't allowed to just take numbers out of the phone book, but instead have software that randomly generates phone numbers which may include an unlisted number, although should keep the bastards away on fathers day.

[Quartida]

Shoulda seen what she wore to the saints and sinners party.....

Now now, you'll start giving me an underserved reputation :nono:

[aff-man]

Now now, you'll start giving me an underserved reputation :nono:

undeserved??? hahahahahaha i think not somehow

[The_Dover]

I have an unlisted number for 2 reasons. Firstly, so I don't have to get off my arse to answer a telephone I can't find only to find out that it's a research company and secondly so illegitimate offspring can't track me down on Fathers day.

If anyone out there does market research or likes making prank calls you can PM me for Finn's number.