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From: halle1@houxz.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.misc
Subject: Re: what is this call in reference to?
Message-ID: <370@houxz.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 9-Aug-83 11:09:46 EDT
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Posted: Tue Aug  9 11:09:46 1983
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In contrast to Andy, I usually tell the answerer why I am calling, even if
I am not asked.  Likewise, I prefer people, when they get my machine, to tell
me why they called.  This saves a lot of time in the long run because you
can be prepared for the call when you return it, or the one you called
can get the answer you need before returning the call.  Everyone is more
efficient.  The problem with Andy's solution is that if the message is relayed
as "returning your call" and there was no such call, you won't get a call
back.  Again, honesty is the best - and most efficient - policy.