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    Why, when I get a call, do they only let the phone ring 3 times before hanging up?

    I have an answering machine but I get to the phone before it does and still, I'm greeted with a dial tone...

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    0  Views: 219 Answers: 2 Posted: 15 years ago
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      Probably because they know you have an answering machine and they don't want to leave a message. Maybe they are calling long distance and don't want a charge for leaving a message. Do you have caller ID? They may think you do and figure you'll see it and know they called. I for one hang up on answering machines. I hate leaving messages.

      15 years ago. Rating: 1
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        jhharlan

        You are probably right. I for one will leave a message just to be nice to the people who don't answer...
        commented 15 years ago
        Colleen

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        Well color me not nice. I usually just call back, like in the old days before answering machines.
        commented 15 years ago

        Because the caller is inconsiderate. I was always taught that seven rings was proper.

        15 years ago. Rating: 1
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          jhharlan

          Thank you, I agree...
          commented 15 years ago
          Flip

          Another pet peeve I have is the one that calls a wrong number, then hangs up without an apology (especially at 3am).
          commented 15 years ago


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