Where did you get this number?
Thus far, the experiment with an unlisted number has been a qualified success. Other than the fact that my parents have given it out to anyone who asked, I’ve only gotten calls from people that I would like to speak with.
That is, of the people who are actually dialing me. I’ve gotten more than a few for other people. As in:
- I: “Hello?”
- He: “Hi.”
- “Who’s this?”
- “I’m Dan’s gay lover.”
- “OK.”
- “Where’s Dan?”
- “He’s not here.”
- “Why are you answering his cell phone?”
- “This isn’t his cell phone.”
- “Oh. Did I get the number wrong?”
- “Probably.”
- “OK. Well ignore the gay lover thing cuz it’s a secret.”
- “OK. Good luck with that.”
- “Thanks. Bye.”