telemarketing 101
March 6, 2009 at 3:22 PM 
during a math lessons this week we were discussing graphs and charts when we decided that the examples we had were so impersonal! we grabbed the phone, our phone numbers and some graph paper. E then proceeded to talk to more than 40 people. at first she was a little shy but soon she developed her own calling style:"hi! i have a few questions for you, what is your favorite season?"
pauses to write the reply
"also, i'd like to know what your favorite holiday is: valentines, 4th of july, halloween, thanksgiving, or christmas."
pauses again to gather answers
"now, is there anyone else that i can talk to about this?"
i know that many parents have lofty goals for their children, but if my kid can be a confident and happy telemarketer... well, i think that's pretty great. i can't tell you how proud i was of her as she called complete strangers and spoke so clearly. that's a good girl.
now, will you take our surveys in the sidebar? thanks to all who participated!
Reader Comments (5)
I was very happy to be of assistance. I was just sorry that my kids weren't here to talk to her.
That is such a fun idea! If ever I have kids I'll do that too. ;)
Steph xox
i'm so sorry we missed you! my girl was bitterly disappointed. please do think of us again, the next time you have a survey.
miss you. xoxo
Oh, SO CUTE! I owe you an email, now I'm sorry you don't have my number yet! My kids would have loved to do this. Ok, and so would I!
You're so darn smart!