To the person on the second phone line who has no attention span:
Next time you feel the urge to hang up right as the other party picks up the line, think about going back to your usual method of waiting those obligatory five minutes and then, ever so gently, putting the receiver down without making a sound. That, or maybe try something that requires a little more thought, like coming up with a plausible out, such as: "Oh jeez look at those clouds, I really bring in those plants out on the porch before it storms..." or "Well, I don't want to keep you and American Idol is almost on". The person you're attempting to ditch will pick up on this hint and will consequently, (more than likely), feel so hurt by the slight that they will even help you wrap it up just to stop the pain. It's less self esteem crushing for them ANNNND keeps YOU on their Christmas card list. Just an idea.
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