When someone calls, introduces themselves, asks how are you, Mrs. Tredway?, then says,

Boy, it sure it nice to finally talk to someone with a friendly voice…

…hang up the stinkin’ phone. You know who buys things from telemarketers? People-pleasers. [Internal voice] Hmm… This guy sounds like he’s had a rough day, so I can listen to him just a little longer. Plus, disabled veterans suffering from agent orange, attention deficit disorder and eczema MUST need my support, right? [End internal voice] The people-pleasing days are over. Boundary lines have been drawn. And my name is on the Do Not Call registry. So, even though your charity may be legit (yeah right), a phone call is not going to convince me to write a check. Hang up the phone!