They Really Should Call Them Help(less) Lines
Call Center | Victoria, BC, Canada |
Me: “Thank you for calling [cell phone service provider]. How can I help you?”
Customer: “My cable TV isn’t working.”
Me: “I’m sorry sir, but we’re a cell phone company.”
Customer: “I know, but I thought that you people would be able to help me with that any way.”
Me: “I’m sorry, but I can only assist you with your cell phone service.”
Customer: “Are you sure?”
Me: “Yes. I’m sorry, but we’re only trained to deal with phones. We don’t know anything at all about cable TV.”
Customer: “Oh, then who should I call?”
Me: “Do you have your cable bill with you?”
Customer: “Yes.”
Me: “Is there a 1-800 number on it?”
Customer: “Yes.”
Me: “You need to call that number.”
Customer: “Oh. Thank you!”



