Subj : "Why leave a number, it's on their phone?"
To   : poindexter FORTRAN
From : Ogg
Date : Tue May 21 2024 18:41:00

Hello p.F!

** On Tuesday 21.05.24 - 10:54, poindexter.FORTRAN wrote to shitty:

> I've tried explaining to my son (who has decent phone skills)
> that while his generation may prefer texting, the people with
> the jobs and opportunities are my generation, and we grew up
> with voicemail greetings with your name in it. When you leave
> a message, ask for a call back and leave your number.

> "Why leave a number, it's on their phone?"

Not all vmail systems offer to include the calling number  
properly. My cell provider allows me to press "5" to get the  
calling number, but sometimes that recording is just the person  
saying their name. Very frustrating.

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