I get calls sometimes and the person doesn't leave a message. I suppose this could mean they wanted a same day appointment or maybe they are being extra discreet and wish not to leave a message. I don't return these calls because I have no way of knowing if it is ok to contact the person. If I did call, it's quite possible they could be in the position where they are unable to talk (wife is around, they're in a meeting at work, etc.) I'm very good about returning calls and answering my phone. However, I do have certain times when I am unable to take calls and therefore have to rely on my voicemail.
or send an email.
I'd say over half the time I get no reply, and I never ever leave an explicit message... usually somthing like "I'd really like to meet you" or "Available for a lunch time meeting?"
I've concluded many ladies are not seeing new clients, but leaving up ads so the known ones can find them....
Many new guys haven't figured out the dance of seceure communication. I think e-mail is best, followed by a hobby phone... guys, you do need to speak! You need to give the lady the ok to return your message, a time to call back or this e-mail is private.
New guys get found out all the time by carelessness. I thank the ladies for their discretion.
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I use email for first contact.
and my first contact is a voicemail system that I have used for 20 years. I don't have a direct contact number but return a call once I have heard the gentlemens message.
I have clearly stated this in my voicemail message. Please leave name, phonenumber, best times to call, can I leave a message if you don't pick up and where did you find me. Many just leave a number and no name.. Those I don't return.. I do have caller ID and many times there's no message either so I figure just another heavy breather.
Ladies are busy and aren't sitting waiting for the phone to ring so please leave a message and do let her know the best times to call. She may have work and family obligations herself.
Kisses Haley
-- Modified on 9/19/2008 9:00:51 AM
Funny this subject came up today as I have had the same number calling me since Tuesday (today being Friday). Who ever it is called 5 times Tuesday, 4 times Wednesday, 5 times Thursday and since 8:04 am today, they have called 4 times. Never once leaving a message and a few times calling 5-7 minutes from the last time they called.
Based on that, I have made my decision NOT to see who ever it is who is calling...even if they DO leave a message.
Well speak of the devil. My phone is ringing as I am typing this..lol
Gheez...some people will never get it!
Although I prefer email for 1st contact, I have no problem using my hobby phone for phone calls. I may have to specify a narrow call back window, but I turn the be off if I don't want to be contacted at inopportune times.
I recently tried to set up with a provider who does not use email and a man answered the phone. That scared me off.
I can't speak for anyone else, however, anyone who leaves me a message would receive a call back - as long as the message is professional and courteous.
not a call center, therefore a call will not always lead to a live person. The responses to this post inspired me to change my voice greeting to state "please leave an appropriate time to return your call." I want the initial contact process to go as smooth as possible for myself and potential clients.
so I don't give my number out unless I have an appointment scheduled. Everything before is email. I also don't answer my phone much; I'm usually in the library and have the ringer off!
Maybe you could say something funny like, "Please leave your name, number, and what time I can contact you. Alternatively, you're welcome to breathe heavily into the phone for 30 seconds before hanging up. Have a great day!"