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“Tired of cold callers asking to speak to the 'man in the house', now I put them on to my 6-year old son... he sings them 'Sexy and I Know It'.” quote by Laura Bates
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““Tired of cold callers asking to speak to the 'man in the house', now I put them on to my 6-year old son... he sings them 'Sexy and I Know It'.””

Laura Bates

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast on Modern Sales Tactics, 2023

Redirecting unwanted sales calls to a child can be a humorous way to deflect persistence.

In simple terms: Use humor to handle annoyance.

Key Takeaway

Deflect with wit.

Themes

humor boundaries communication

Mood

playful critical

Type

anecdotal advice

When to use this quote

  • customer service training
  • personal boundary setting
  • family humor

Key Concepts

social dynamics generational interaction

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is humor always effective in setting boundaries?
  • How might this approach affect the child's perception of sales?
A Different Perspective

May be seen as disrespectful to the caller.

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