[econjack]

I absolutely HATE these types of calls at dinner time, which seems to be their favorite time to call. I will always answer and let them say something. As soon as I recognize it as a PITA call, I say: “Hold on just a second, my wife needs me to get the door for her.” whereupon I set the phone down and go back to dinner. I have no idea how long they wait.

[TexasCajun]

We finally got rid of our land-line, our friends called our cell numbers, only solicitors called the land line.

Much more peaceful now at home.