Phones are so unique that you update what u r doing logging onto social networking sites, can transfer any amount of money, book train and airline tickets and above all – can talk to your friends and family with a minimal cost.
But I am here not to speak of the benefits of a Cell phone – but how to handle those unwanted calls & trashy messages
Wait, wait, wait – I think I am getting a phone call
Trin Trin !!!
Credit Card Conversation
Rajiv : Hello, Rajiv here.
Basanti : Hello, Good morning Sir. Am I speaking to MR . Rajiv. Sir, is it a good time to talk to you.
Rajiv: Well, it’s 10 in the morning – I am trying to catch on work. Well, anyways – since you have called. Tell me.
Basanti : Sir, we have Citibank Gold Credit Card – life time membership is free. As you are a value customer – would you like to avail this card.
Rajiv: Basanti, you need to check. I already have an HDFC Credit Card.
Basanti : Oh, Thank you sir.
Trin Trin !!!
NGO Conversation
Manjunath: Good Morning Sir. Manjunath calling from ‘Diksha NGO”. Sir, would be interested in donating money to an NGO.
Rajiv: but, from where did you get my number. And how do you know – that I would be interested in donating money to an NGO”.
Manjunath: got your number from the database.
Rajiv: well, you need to check your database – cause I spent all my money on financing my MBA. Contact Mukesh Ambani – whose electricity bill last month in Antilla was a whopping 50 lakh. He will give your more to manage for the entire 10 years to come.
Friends just entered into office and I’ve been showered with phone calls.
Now, let’s dive deep into the problem, we have to see how to handle the unwanted calls & trashy messages – i will 1st discuss on the problems and then the solutions.
Problems1. Database: You should be wondering – where is this database, how do these people get these numbers.
2. Office Hours (ethics): why do these people call during a meeting or while I am driving or even at odd hours.
3. Messages: How come the message count increases from Friday to Sunday – I mean – everyone would be busy deleting those unwanted messages on weekend.
4. Privacy: is my number given to everybody and anybody.
Situation: Now just think for a moment. If were a handsome hunk like John Abraham or the gorgeous girl next door – Deepika Padukone –how would you maintain the secrecy of your telephone numbers.
Well – you cannot. Most of these flamboyant stars change their numbers every month. This is to avoid the junk calls they get from fan followers. Well, I am not those lucky stars. I have lived in Bangalore (garden city) for 5 years with the same old number.
Solution
1. The Database is with the Telephone operators and our very own companies who sell the database.
2. Office Hours – tell them to call later. The credit cards/ offers can wait. If you attend take these calls – give them a blast or politely say – Pls. do not call.
3. Messages – don’t update your numbers when giving out surveys, or while shopping. Tempted by free gift vouchers – where you have to give your numbers – never update your numbers.
4. Privacy – DO NOT Call – update ur number to the do not call registry
Well, I had a terrible time taking some unwanted calls. I finally got a youreka idea from some of my friends -
All those unwanted numbers can be stored as Junk. Ex: Junk 1, Junk 2.
So if anybody calls – you would know who is calling. At least, it will help you not taking those unwanted calls. Don’t worry - this will not take enough space.
Friends, advice comes free. Take it. In today’s world, no one has time to take those unwanted calls. A few measures can save lot of time,,,
Let me share a message what I received this morning,,,
Why did God create the man first and only then the woman? ...... Everyone makes a draft first!!!
My Experience,,
As you deliver more projects in Toastmasters - you become a better and cofident speaker. Experience counts and when the adrenalin comes into you to deliver better - there is no stopping.
My P6 script was one of the easiest to learn and practice. But getting on the Vocal Variety as required in the guideline is a daunting task. You really have to clear your throat to get those alterations in tones, pitch and level.
Feedback
Need to work on :
Feedback session is one of the best. Thats' when you come to know - how good and bad you are.
I was not at all good with the Zero position and should have given more emphasis on usage of words in the conversation.
Good ones:
Facililitate vocal variety with different characters in the speech. Good pitch - pleasant & friendly. Ensured of the risks & solutions. Speech organised well - logical flow of ideas and quiet descriptive.
Timing: 6 Mnts. 36 secs.
Thanks to Veronica for her wonderful evaluation.
Let's see how it goes for P7.