Wrong Number!!
I recently called what I thought was my contractor Jack's cell phone number.
Surprised that a woman answered, I realized I had made a mistake and punched a wrong number.
I preceded to say; "I'm sorry Miss, I've called the wrong number." The problem is she wouldn't let me hang up. She quickly snapped back: "Who are you calling for?" "What number did you dial?" "Who is this?"
I guess I was in a state of shock for a second because I was being grilled to reveal my identity. I didn't want to tell her who I was or who I was calling for since I had obviously dialed the wrong number. I also didn't want to be rude and hang up, so I just repeated: "I'm so sorry I've dialed the wrong number and hung up.
However, a few hours later I wondered if I had handled the call correctly. Its not like I haven't made the mistake before and most people are great syaing "No problem." A friend pointed out that she may have thought I was "another woman" calling for her husband.
Then I really started to feel bad. So I ask you...If you mis-dial and call someones home...should you reveal your identity or was she just being overly suspicious?
Surprised that a woman answered, I realized I had made a mistake and punched a wrong number.
I preceded to say; "I'm sorry Miss, I've called the wrong number." The problem is she wouldn't let me hang up. She quickly snapped back: "Who are you calling for?" "What number did you dial?" "Who is this?"
I guess I was in a state of shock for a second because I was being grilled to reveal my identity. I didn't want to tell her who I was or who I was calling for since I had obviously dialed the wrong number. I also didn't want to be rude and hang up, so I just repeated: "I'm so sorry I've dialed the wrong number and hung up.
However, a few hours later I wondered if I had handled the call correctly. Its not like I haven't made the mistake before and most people are great syaing "No problem." A friend pointed out that she may have thought I was "another woman" calling for her husband.
Then I really started to feel bad. So I ask you...If you mis-dial and call someones home...should you reveal your identity or was she just being overly suspicious?
Labels: wrong number
posted by Romona at
8:08 PM
4 Comments:
Hi Ramona,
I think you did the right thing. You made a simple mistake and you didn't intend any harm; you shouldn't be expected to reveal any further information about yourself after apologizing for the mistake. Unfortunately, she still may be able to get information about you if she has a way to get your number (such as caller id). Hopefully she won't call you back and harrass you!
Hey Romona,
I don't think you have to give your identity at all. I guess the problem would lie in her calling you back to find out who you were, that's when I'd be a little concerned, but if she was having a problem with other women calling here husband well that's another issue and frankly something you don't have to worry about. But giving out who you are in this day and age I wouldn't. Your privacy is important as it should be to others and unfortunately some people don't understand or realize how important that is otherwise they wouldn't be asking who you are in the first place.
Karen,
Thanks so much for chimming in on this. I've been talking to men and women about this at the station and they all say I did the right thing ...to say sorry and goodbye.
Have a great Holiday!
Hi Anonymous,
I replied to your response as well, but I noticed it didn't post.
I have call blocking, so I'm not sure she could call me back, I was just feeling bad for her that she seemed so desperate on the other end, wanting me to reveal my identity.
Thanks for responding.
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