I pretty much answer my phone with any number shown. I have rental property and may be in inquiry for availability.
Lately I have been answering the phone, "I'll take a dozen!" Then don't say anything. If it's a human they will studder, stammer or ask a specific question. For some reason a computer call doesn't have the right clue to tell me it's Susie and it's my last change to get my auto maintenance policy renewed, and just disconnects. It does generate some interesting calls from folks with serious questions!
Lately I have been answering the phone, "I'll take a dozen!" Then don't say anything. If it's a human they will studder, stammer or ask a specific question. For some reason a computer call doesn't have the right clue to tell me it's Susie and it's my last change to get my auto maintenance policy renewed, and just disconnects. It does generate some interesting calls from folks with serious questions!