ask before you tell

phone rings...

caller:  'i'd like to talk to <mom's name>, please...'

me:  'oh, she's out...'

caller:  'is she at <place>?'

me:  'who is this please?'

caller:  'what time is she coming back?'

me:  'may i know who this is?'

caller:  'is this <sister's name>?'

me:  'who's calling please...'

caller:  'this is her friend...'

me:  'oh...'

caller:  'are you <sister's name>?'

me:  'may i get your name, please...'

caller:  'i'm <name of mom's friend>...'

me:  'oh...  hi, tita...  this is <my nickname>...'

caller:  'oh...  hi...  <question> <question> <question>...'

me:  '<answer> <answer> <answer>'

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