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Originally Posted by Gilda
. . . I can hit my main points efficiently and without involuntary inserts.
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Thanks, Gilda. I knew that these things had to have a name. I am also one of those people that don't really like the machines or voicemail. I usually try to hang up "before the beep." Or, I'll leave a simple "This is Lindy, you can reach me at 123-4567" or "This is Lindy, returning your call."
Besides the uhs and umms in sentences, there are the unnecessary presentence inserts, like in the OP.
"So, I actually listened to a voicemail I left ..." instead of "I actually listened to a voicemail ..."
So ...
Well ...
I would say ...
Ya know ...
and a favorite from one of my college professors: "Well, I would tend to think . . ." So, Dr. Olson, why not just start out with what you think??
It's also disconcerting, when I have actually prepared a message to leave on voicemail, that I get thrown for a loop by getting a real live PERSON instead of voicemail.
Lindy
One of my favorite outgoings is from my cousin the Kansas State Trooper:
"Hi, this is Larry. I want to remind you that you have the right to remain silent . . "
Also one of my sisters: This is Barb, you know what to do."