Midwesterners on parade
Phone call this afternoon -
Melissa: Blah blah blah, this is Melissa, may I help you?
Professor from a Wisconsin university: Hello! How's the weather there? We're pretty cold here, but nothing compared to you, I'm sure.
M: Oh, we've had some sun and a bit of a thaw lately, not so bad. You?
P: Oh, it's chilly all right, but been warming up recently. It's got me looking forward to Spring. Say, I'm calling because I know the application deadline is today and I am late in sending a letter of recommendation for so-and-so. She asked me some time ago and I'd meant to, but with one thing or another -
M: Oh, that's okay! You can email it to me at -
P: Well, I thought maybe I'd fax it on over and wondered whether you'd received it yet. I know you're probably swamped but ...
M: Looks like there's something in the fax right now. Would you mind holding while I check?
P: Oh, I'd be happy to!
. . .
M: Got it! I'll add it to so-and-so's application file. She's all set.
P: Super! Well, you have a great afternoon! Take care.
M: You too!
P: Thanks so much! Keep warm and have a great weekend!
M: Thank you, you too! Take care.
P: Bye!
M: Bye!
Melissa: Blah blah blah, this is Melissa, may I help you?
Professor from a Wisconsin university: Hello! How's the weather there? We're pretty cold here, but nothing compared to you, I'm sure.
M: Oh, we've had some sun and a bit of a thaw lately, not so bad. You?
P: Oh, it's chilly all right, but been warming up recently. It's got me looking forward to Spring. Say, I'm calling because I know the application deadline is today and I am late in sending a letter of recommendation for so-and-so. She asked me some time ago and I'd meant to, but with one thing or another -
M: Oh, that's okay! You can email it to me at -
P: Well, I thought maybe I'd fax it on over and wondered whether you'd received it yet. I know you're probably swamped but ...
M: Looks like there's something in the fax right now. Would you mind holding while I check?
P: Oh, I'd be happy to!
. . .
M: Got it! I'll add it to so-and-so's application file. She's all set.
P: Super! Well, you have a great afternoon! Take care.
M: You too!
P: Thanks so much! Keep warm and have a great weekend!
M: Thank you, you too! Take care.
P: Bye!
M: Bye!
posted by Melissa at 8:47 PM
5 Comments:
It's all about the weather up there!
I love this. My dad always asks customer service reps about the weather on the phone too. I roll my eyes at him, but I adore your story.
Gotta love talking about the weather, lol
Truly, Jay!
Karen, I think I like your dad :) Weather stories break the ice.
And surprisingly I could talk about the weather all day, Sailor.
I love the Midwestern nice, even if it's just about the weather.
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