The phone rings. A new life is calling. What do you reply?
- I tell ’em I’m not interested, I’m happy.
- I tell ’em I’m not interested, I’m busy.
- I ask ’em to call back later.
- I listen.
- I waste no time to make an appointment.
The phone rings. A new life is calling. What do you reply?
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