Chit chat - Where am I?
While we’re on the subject of telephonic mistakes, it reminds me of a rather interesting phone call which The Stage’s newsdesk recently received.
It went something like this. Names have been omitted to spare further embarassment.
Caller: “Hello, can I speak to X, please?”
Newsdesk: “Yes, you are speaking to X.”
Caller: “Oh, hello, my name is Y. I’m calling from…. [long pause, at least five seconds in length] I’m calling from… [another long pause - the caller has clearly forgotten where they are].
Newsdesk: “Yes?”
Caller: “I’m calling from… [yet another long pause - the caller is clearly extremely confused - followed by a loud exhaling of breath] I’m sorry it’s been a long day. Where am I calling from?”
Newsdesk: “I don’t know. Don’t ask me.”
Caller: “Oh yes [another long pause] Sorry. I’m calling from the arts council.”
And these are the people in charge of your money…
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