Remember last week, when we addressed the Random Caller of Ultimate Vagueness?
Well, I was pleasantly surprised this morning to see that Dear Abby (of newspaper fame) addressed it recently as well.
Direct from Our Friendly Local Paper**1...
"'DEAR ABBY: Over the past month, I have accidentally dialed a couple of wrong numbers. Because no one answered, I didn't think it was necessary to leave a message. Abby, both times the recipient of the wrong number called me to find out why I had called. The first time it was an irate mother demanding to know why I was calling her kid's cellphone. She threatened to call the police if I ever called again. The second individual also angrily demanded to know why I was calling. I feel their reactions were unwarranted.
'Would you agree? What is the best way to respond if it happens again? - Honestly Mistaken in Plano, Texas.'
'DEAR HONESTLY MISTAKEN: People call wrong numbers every day. A misdial can occur if the caller is in a hurry or has poor vision, and it should not be a cause for panic or rudeness. If it happens again, the best way to respond is, 'I misdialed. I'm sorry that I bothered you.' Then end the call.'"
At least I know I've got Abs on my side.
**1 I read it every morning when I'm covering the morning break for the Front Desk Attendant. I should note that I've also got five stars in my horoscope today. The paper says so. It must be true.
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