Do you think this is a wind-up?

[sherrardk]

My husband runs a business and someone has just rung up (9.05 pm) to ask about having a stove installed - would a normal person do that?

[ummmm]

They might have expected to get an answer machine.

[ladyalex]

Yes.
People ring up at the most inconvenient and antisocial times.
You're a business, you see, so have no rights or feelings.

[sara3]

I'm prone to ringing people up and saying "wow, you're actually there at this time!" so yes.. people do this.

I can't comment on the "normal" bit ;o)

[bednobs]

i probably would if i had decided at that moment to have it done.
However, i would expect an answermachine and to leave a message

[ladyalex]

I meant yes people would ring up at 9:05. Not yes, I think it is a wind up. (Sorry, wine taken).

[carmalee]

wait until Monday and check it out - presumeably you have an address etc

[annie0000]

yes I think they would - personally I wouldn't, I tend to stick to office-ish hours for tradespeople, but I know lots of folk who would just call when they deemed it convenient.

[tamirra]

or free time!

[Mick-Talbot]

a normal person who wanted a stove installed would.

[sherrardk]

It sounded a bit like an idiot we know and they with held their number - the idiot in question would know that I don't like people phoning so late because of the children (he's part of the 'group' that I have been having some trouble with).

[cazzz1975]

do they want it installed now?

[Purple_Popple]

Yes, why not, perfectly normal, dont frown on potential business.....

[DTCwordfan]

Just say that you are putting a bun in the oven.

[sherrardk]

What normal person wants advice about having a stove installed at 9 on a Saturday night though?

[Prudie]

I think most people expect a business to be contactactable 24/7 these days.

[JonnyBoy12]

Normal people are not supposed to ring up on a Sunday, or after 10pm at night. That is the rule of telephoning etiquette. Do any of you other ABers agree with me?

[ladyalex]

Someone who has been thinking about having a stove installed all day on Saturday and couldn't find the time to phone earlier...

[sherrardk]

This is not the main phone number for the business - the business number does have an answer machine.

[Purple_Popple]

Could be any number of reasons, they dont have much free time, they work shifts etc etc - did your husband discuss this with them or did you just leave the answer machine on ?

[TonyV]

Yes - normal - your hubby will give quote?