Are there any things you should not automate?
However, the following should be left well alone unless you have really deep pockets and an unlimited amount of time. Things you should NOT automate (at least not fully). Processes that generally require human intervention and thinking or decision making are where you should leave automation out.
When to correct someone when no one else is around?
When no one else is around, you mention what the person stated incorrectly, that you happened to notice, and that you thought you’d bring it to the person’s attention because, if it were you, you’d appreciate knowing. When possible, end on a positive note.
Is it possible to get past automated phone system?
Well, apparently it is possible to avoid that annoying automated phone system — by swearing. Yes, really. Twitter users @annebot and @CaseyNewton explained that by cursing at an automated phone system, you will be immediately transferred to a person. So simple. So genius. No one likes jumping through hoops with a robot.
Are there any things that can be automated?
Anything that is a fairly linear process can be automated. However, the following should be left well alone unless you have really deep pockets and an unlimited amount of time. Things you should NOT automate (at least not fully).
Can You Swear at an automated phone system?
His tweet quickly went viral, and as of this reporting, it has nearly 5,000 likes. @annebot noticed his tweet and chimed in, saying her friend created and patented the technology. Yes, really — swearing at some automated phone systems is a legit workaround to reach an operator.
Well, apparently it is possible to avoid that annoying automated phone system — by swearing. Yes, really. Twitter users @annebot and @CaseyNewton explained that by cursing at an automated phone system, you will be immediately transferred to a person. So simple. So genius. No one likes jumping through hoops with a robot.
Is there a way to bypass the automated answering system?
• Usually, you can press a bypass option listed in our chart right after the automated answering system starts in; you don’t have to wait for the message to finish or the menu choices to be listed. But sometimes, if you’re too quick, you may end up in the Spanish menu.
Is it faster to not respond to an automated phone call?
• Sometimes it’s faster to not respond at all when prompted by an automated phone system or to pretend you’re calling from a rotary-dial phone. • Usually, you can press a bypass option listed in our chart right after the automated answering system starts in; you don’t have to wait for the message to finish or the menu choices to be listed.