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whitewomenforobama (265 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 08:50 PM Original message |
I'm doing my first phonebanking this weekend. |
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writes3000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 08:52 PM Response to Original message |
1. 1) Relax. 2) Don't be surprised when most people don't pick up the phone. |
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crispini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 08:52 PM Response to Original message |
2. You'll have a script -- that will be easy. |
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whitewomenforobama (265 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 09:04 PM Response to Reply #2 |
6. Unfortunately, |
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Coexist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 09:13 PM Response to Reply #6 |
12. Here is what I say: |
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whitewomenforobama (265 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 09:15 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. Thanks! /nt |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 09:17 PM Response to Reply #6 |
17. the key is, after a brief introduction, is to get them to talk |
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whitewomenforobama (265 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 09:56 PM Response to Reply #17 |
22. great advice, thanks!! /nt |
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zanne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-01-08 05:35 AM Response to Reply #6 |
24. I'm very much an introvert and I phonebank. |
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whitewomenforobama (265 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-01-08 12:57 PM Response to Reply #24 |
28. I'm glad to know |
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Coexist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 08:53 PM Response to Original message |
3. Keep it simple, their scripts are good, but cut some words out if you find them awkward. |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 09:16 PM Response to Reply #3 |
15. Thanks for the advice, FLDem.. |
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Coexist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 09:21 PM Response to Reply #15 |
18. Pretty please, zidzi?! |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 09:45 PM Response to Reply #18 |
21. From New York to |
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hisownpetard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 09:01 PM Response to Original message |
4. Yes. Use the "script" as a guide, but adjust it so that it feels like the way you usually talk. |
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Turn CO Blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 09:03 PM Response to Original message |
5. Well, what I tell people |
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whitewomenforobama (265 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 09:07 PM Response to Reply #5 |
7. Thank you! |
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jillan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 09:08 PM Response to Original message |
8. Smile when you talk. |
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whitewomenforobama (265 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 09:10 PM Response to Reply #8 |
9. Good idea |
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Turn CO Blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 09:12 PM Response to Reply #9 |
11. It only takes four calls to get past that. After four, it's easy. |
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whitewomenforobama (265 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 09:14 PM Response to Reply #11 |
13. So if they're not home |
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Turn CO Blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 09:34 PM Response to Reply #13 |
20. Ask the person giving you the list if they want you to |
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eridani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-01-08 06:09 AM Response to Reply #13 |
25. There is usually an answering machine message attached to the script |
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whitewomenforobama (265 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 09:11 PM Response to Original message |
10. You guys are great, thanks so much!! /nt |
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parabolabear (99 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 09:17 PM Response to Original message |
16. talk to other volunteers... |
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crispini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 09:25 PM Response to Original message |
19. Since you're in Texas, and you're going to be calling your neighbors... |
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whitewomenforobama (265 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-31-08 10:01 PM Response to Reply #19 |
23. Thanks, crispini, |
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crispini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-01-08 08:57 AM Response to Reply #23 |
26. Oh, you should have no problems phonebanking then! :) |
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whitewomenforobama (265 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-01-08 12:55 PM Response to Reply #26 |
27. Thanks again, |
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