Learning To Say No
- No, I don't want to buy double glazing
OK, I flipped. There were just too many people cold calling that week. I have tried being nice, telling them that I was renting or leaving the country the next day, and all manner of other excuses. But they don't understand anything apart from yes or no.


After I get in and make my tea, after another day of slavery,
It’s time to sit and rest my mind, to allow my body to unwind.
But the phone brakes the silence as they try every line to make me buy
Some stupid double glazing, which is apparently, simply amazing.

Telesales hell as anyone with anything to sell is giving me a bell.
Everything from home improvements to better bowel movements.
Poor folk packed in from floor to ceiling, low pay and no appealing.
It’s quite absurd when they falter through each pre-set word.

I told them No!

I can’t believe it, it’s just not like me.
I said goodbye halfway through their script.
Said no to the offer too good to be true.
I can’t believe it, it’s just not like me.

I told them No!

Said I was happy with the deal I already had.
Gave them not an inch, until they gave up.
Made it clear I knew their game and wasn’t going to lose.
Told them very clearly that I didn’t want their stuff.

Yes, I’m learning to say No! No! I don’t need it!
Yes, I’m learning to say No! No! I don’t want it!

No more messing round and listening to their spiel
No more dancing round the subject and mumbled replies.
Now I’m going to be direct, I don’t care how they feel.
I’ve had enough of crazy offers and their associated lies.

Yes, I’m learning to say No! No! I don’t need it!
Yes, I’m learning to say No! No! I don’t want it!

I told them No!


Category: "Life", Star-Rating: *
Written by Keith Lambell,   June 3rd 2004
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