Quote Originally Posted by OakLeaf View Post
I don't act rude to telemarketers. It's about the world's worst job, usually paid little more than minimum wage, staffed for the most part by people in depressed rural areas, and they have a quota to make if they want to keep their jobs.

All you have to do is say "Thanks, not interested" and hang up. You don't have to engage them.
I agree. Nothing is gained by being rude to the people who do this type of work. Besides, they've probably heard it all before.