not all of us want to do that. when i say i'm not really interested, what i want is to hear "well, thank you for your time" and a polite goodbye. if i have to be firm to lose a caller, i file their business as one i won't want to work with in the future.

but really i'd prefer an email. i'm much more likely to consider the offer. on the phone, i have to respond in some way. if i'm not sure about an email, i can wait a few hours to consider the offer.

Quote Originally Posted by marcjacob View Post
Dont be gentle? I would say no twice firmly, but nicely. Then id tell them to f-off.