Have I Reached the Party to Whom I am Speaking?
2004 May 12
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Me: “Hello?”
Marketer: Hello. May I speak to SGT. Anderson?
Me: There is no one here by that name.
Marketer: Oh. Well, if you don’t mind, who buys the toner and ink cartridges for your facility?
Me: This facility is a one-bedroom apartment.
Marketer: Oh! I thought I was calling the Army.
Me: That’s quite alright.
Marketer: Have a blesséd day!
Me: You too.
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Blesséd?