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[-] Churbleyimyam@lemm.ee 8 points 8 months ago

What I'd really like is a complicated menu system where their call can get put through but only after they've proven a high degree of commitment and dedication to it. Like what captchas do.

[-] LemmyKnowsBest@lemmy.world 10 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

yeah kinda like every doctor office or credit card company we ever call. Imagine if everyone who called us had to go through all these hoops.

Hello thank you for calling [insert your name here]. Please listen closely as our menu options have changed. For questions, press 1. For a one-sided conversation, press 2. To leave a sarcastic jab, press 3. To leave a message with our secretary, press 4. To speak directly with [name], please catch me in person most likely wherever you met me or saw me last. Thank you. Goodbye.

[-] Churbleyimyam@lemm.ee 3 points 8 months ago

'Are you aware that our website now has an AI assistant who can handle all of your requests? Just visit www.leavemealone.co.uk for information, rewards and to manage your account. Have a nice day!...'

[-] shneancy@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago

"Thank you for calling [Person Name]. We are experiencing a high volume of calls at the moment, and all of our customer service representatives are currently assisting other customers. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience."

[-] Gestrid@lemmy.ca 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

90% of the time whenever you get one of those menus, you can just press 0 to get a real person on the line.

[-] LemmyKnowsBest@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Yeah. I even did that yesterday.

There must be a way for us to implement an IVR right? Just forward our calls somewhere first?

[-] psud@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

On pixel phones the Android assistant can filter calls for you

It's surprising when people follow the machine's instructions and state who they are and why they are calling. It's not a menu system, but it gets maybe the best 30% of the effect

[-] iliketurtles@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

Pixel kind of has this. Seems to be working since I haven't gotten a voicemail in months 🤷‍♂️...filters out most non contacts calls before they bother getting screened.

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