Robo calls

I don’t have a smart phone, so I answer everything.  About three out of four calls are robo calls.  

I don’t hang up.  In almost all cases the call directs you to “Press One” to speak to a human representative. 

Say the call is about chronic back pain or credit cards.  Press one.  Then set the phone down.  Some guy will say, “Hello....  Is anyone there?  Hello?  Hello?  Hello?”  This will go on for a time, and finally the line will go dead.

I know it is petty and takes time, but it gives me so much satisfaction.