My husband told me that there was a law that they cannot call after 7:00 or is it 8:00? These days we simply let the ans m/c get the call during dinner- and they don't leave a message. There was one time this guy wanted my husband to take a survery about 'What type of Motor Oil did he prefer'? I try and do the 'Not interested- good bye'...The last time I tried this, the lady replied- "but we give you wonderful service, please try us" > >George and all list members, as soon as you realize that it is a >telemarkerter on the line (usually within 5 or 10 words), say loud and >clear "I'm not interested, GOODBYE" and hang up the phone. They will >still be talking at that point but that is OK. There is a zero percent >chance that you are going to be interested in whatever they are selling. >Dont ask any questions, just hang up. If more people would do this, then >we could stop some of these dinner time calls. >Lanier Maddux >