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Subject: Re: phone numbers (V1 #3)
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Date: Mon, 15-Oct-84 17:02:03 EDT
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Singles discussions     Mon Oct 15 13:59:01 PDT 1984    Volume 1 : Issue 4

One of the replies I've used when asked for my number is "I'm sorry, 
I don't give out my phone number.  Why don't you give me yours, and I'll
call you."

The other thing I've used and seen used (and reminds me of the problem that
sefton had a while back) is avoiding giving out your last name.  It may seem
a bit crazy, but giving your full name to somebody means they can probably
find you in the phone book.  This means that they now have your phone number,
and your address.

I get nervous enough without knowing that some unknown person has my name,
number, and address.  Not to mention that I get real tired of crank calls
at 3 in the morning real fast. :-)

Lynda
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From the Department of Bistromatics:                   Chuq Von Rospach
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How about 'reason for living?'

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