Telephone Anxiety

[wiIIow]

So besides having anxiety in general, I have a huge problem talking on the phone... which I'm sure isn't uncommon around here.

I've been pacing around rehearsing for a quick phone call that I'm supposed to make for about an hour now. I feel ridiculous and I'm probably stalling a bit. I mean there's no way I can predict exactly what will happen on the phone call, but it's not like it's likely to be very long.
I'm literally just calling this company to figure out when I'm supposed to be starting work there. I've been in indirect contact via a friend that works there as a supervisor, and I keep being told I'm supposed to start but then it keeps being pushed back a week... been going like this since December. should be a quick and straightforward call but... here we are

Ironically it's for a call center position. I swore I'd never do this work again, but again... here we are. LOL!

Anyway, this thread is pointless and probably another act of stalling. Hello, SS

 

[wiIIow]

 

[Angst Filled Fuck Up]

I'm always nervous before a call too. Not to family or anything, but definitely to companies, the bank, etc. I usually have to rehearse my lines in my head beforehand, or sometimes even write them down in windows notepad first.

 

[Chinaski]

'Telephone Thing' by The Fall is better imo.

But yeah, hate the fucking thing, l ignore it most of the time, absolutely dread making phone calls and the mobile telephone is the worst invention since the a-bomb, at least with the old fashioned landline you could ignore the fucker and pretend you are out.

 

[Johnnythefox]

 

[TheLastStraw]

Get a piece of paper and write down what you want to say like

Hi this is (your name) I'm supposed to start working there and I need to know my start date, I'm looking forward to working hard with you guys

Also write down any other questions or concerns in advance

Dial the number then countdown from 10 when you say 1, hit the call button, take some slow deep breathes and act like your happy and confident

I have the same fear, even worst case the people aren't going to start insulting you or reach through the phone and stab you

 

[Johnnythefox]

But yeah, hate the fucking thing, l ignore it most of the time, absolutely dread making phone calls and the mobile telephone is the worst invention since the a-bomb, at least with the old fashioned landline you could ignore the fucker and pretend you are out.

You've got to be a professional comedian!
Which one are you?

 

[wiIIow]

'Telephone Thing' by The Fall is better imo.

But yeah, hate the fucking thing, l ignore it most of the time, absolutely dread making phone calls and the mobile telephone is the worst invention since the a-bomb, at least with the old fashioned landline you could ignore the fucker and pretend you are out.

cool jam, never heard it before

Yeah I kind of hate that with cellphones, it's just sort of expected that you're always available. i just keep the thing on silent, because hearing it go off is like hearing air raid sirens

 

[wiIIow]

"What kind is it, the King James version?"
"Yeah the Rick James version!"

Fucking hell hahaha, this dude's bible sounds dope. I'd read the shit out of it

 

[wiIIow]

Get a piece of paper and write down what you want to say like

Hi this is (your name) I'm supposed to start working there and I need to know my start date, I'm looking forward to working hard with you guys

Also write down any other questions or concerns in advance

Dial the number then countdown from 10 when you say 1, hit the call button, take some slow deep breathes and act like your happy and confident

I have the same fear, even worst case the people aren't going to start insulting you or reach through the phone and stab you

Haha, yeah man I mean... I've got the whole thing worked out. I know the proper words to say, but as soon as I'm connected my brain nopes the fuck out and leaves me stranded and sounding like a doofus. So stupid

 

[JustAboutDone]

@Willow am glad I'm not the only one who keeps their phone on silent :-) totally agree with you - it scares the living daylights out of me when it rings

 

[iHeartRockArt]

'Telephone Thing' by The Fall is better imo.

But yeah, hate the fucking thing, l ignore it most of the time, absolutely dread making phone calls and the mobile telephone is the worst invention since the a-bomb, at least with the old fashioned landline you could ignore the fucker and pretend you are out.

I actually do not have a cell phone for this reason, and a small percentage because it doesn't even work where I live out in the boonies. But I honestly have no use for one. I have enough with my iPad and a landline.

 

[TAW122]

I share similar sentiments as well. I'm nervous when on the phone interacting with someone, especially when it is an important phone call. I have general anxiety just around people face to face, unless I've gotten to know said person fairly well, but the first time is always nervous. All in all, I do avoid the phone as much as I can and prefer email and text when I'm communicating with people.

 

[wiIIow]

@Willow am glad I'm not the only one who keeps their phone on silent :-) totally agree with you - it scares the living daylights out of me when it rings

ikr, I also feel that way if I get a knock on the door.
was watching The Punisher last night, and in this episode someone was automatically whipping out their gun before slowly moving towards the door upon hearing a knock... and I'm like, yeah I feel that

 

[Johnnythefox]

 

[wiIIow]

on a note unrelated to hellphones, why the fuck do I drink coffee when I'm in panic mode? it's about the opposite of what I should do, yet every time I wind up chain smoking cigarettes and chugging a shitload of coffee. i feel like it calms me down but I know it doesn't lol

I already drink too much coffee but in a time like this I double my dose

 

[Johnnythefox]

We used to prank call when we were younger, sometimes picking a random number out of the phone book or getting a takeaway delivered to someone random or someone along the street.

 

[Chinaski]

on a note unrelated to hellphones, why the fuck do I drink coffee when I'm in panic mode? it's about the opposite of what I should do, yet every time I wind up chain smoking cigarettes and chugging a shitload of coffee. i feel like it calms me down but I know it doesn't lol

I already drink too much coffee but in a time like this I double my dose

I always light a cigarette prior to making A Phone Call, it's the last motivational stage, but l generally end up smoking three on the bounce before making the actual call.

 

[Johnnythefox]

on a note unrelated to hellphones, why the fuck do I drink coffee when I'm in panic mode? it's about the opposite of what I should do, yet every time I wind up chain smoking cigarettes and chugging a shitload of coffee. i feel like it calms me down but I know it doesn't lol

I already drink too much coffee but in a time like this I double my dose

I chucked out a jar and a half of coffee, it's not made one bit of difference to my mental health.

 

[wiIIow]

I always light a cigarette prior to making A Phone Call, it's the last motivational stage, but l generally end up smoking three on the bounce before making the actual call.

good thing I roll my own, I'm about to move on to the next step of smoking two at once for Maximum Nicotine

 

[wiIIow]

We used to prank call when we were younger, sometimes picking a random number out of the phone book or getting a takeaway delivered to someone random or someone along the street.
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When I was 17 I did call in a pizza to a nonexistent address on my street, it wasn't nearly as satisfying as i thought it would be and now I feel like a dick for wasting the poor guy's time

There was one time that I fucked with one of those guys that calls on behalf of Microsoft or something, claiming that something's wrong with your computer and that they need remote access to fix it. I managed to keep him on the line for a while before he realized what happening and called me a dumb bitch before hanging up lol. I was only able to manage that because I was wasted at the time, but that felt pretty satisfying

 

[Johnnythefox]

I've not done it yet, but my young brother has destroyed a few phones by throwing them at the Wall. His friend ripped a payphone off the wall years ago when his girlfriend informed him it was over between them.

 

[Johnnythefox]

My mother would often go into shock when the phone bill arrived, so she invested in one of these. I think she may also have taken the phone with her when leaving the house sometimes.

 

[wiIIow]

rate my setup

 

[Chinaski]

rate my setup
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Cute, would date

 

[wiIIow]

Cute, would date

Cool, now I know which photo to feature on my future Tinder profile. no lad can resist this charming lifestyle

 

[Johnnythefox]

This is my baby, she never lets me down.

 

[wiIIow]

hey mister heard u like butts

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[Chinaski]

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I'm giving it five minutes before somebody asks you if it's possible to fill that with N.

 

[wiIIow]

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I gave vaping a whirl, but my garbage ass needs way more nicotine than I can get from those
also it doesn't deliver quite the same sensation of burning and killing my lungs that I crave (I hope that sounds edgy enough)