Quote by Susan Orlean

Recently, I have come to assume that any call to my landline is from a telemarketer or an automated call from Terminex, letting me know that our regularly scheduled pest-extermination service will occur on its regular schedule. So I usually ignore my home phone.

Recently, I have come to assume that any call to my landline

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In this quote, the speaker expresses their belief that most incoming calls to their landline are either telemarketers or automated messages about pest control. As a result, they have developed a habit of ignoring calls on their home phone. This could imply frustration with the prevalence of unwanted calls and the use of technology to automate services. The quote highlights how telemarketing and automated messages can create a sense of distrust and detachment from traditional methods of communication.

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