Just took a call from Mary at Verizon. It rang through to me because it's too early for receptionist types to be in. It went like this:
Mary: Can I speak to Mr. A?
Me: No, he's not in yet.
Mary: Can I leave a message?
Me: Sure. Just let me get a pen [as she starts speaking quickly and stops].
Mary: Tell him Mary from Verizon called and said that a technician has been dispatched, to his house. That's d-i-s-p-. . .
Me. Wait a second. Are you actually spelling dispatched for me?
Mary: Yes.
Me: You know what? I have seven years of higher education. I think I can handle this big word on my own. Anything else?
Mary: No.
Me: I'll give him the message.
P.S. According to spell check, just so you know, I managed to spell dispatch here, too, without any assistance.
Posted by Random Penseur at May 27, 2004 08:35 AM