I just learned how to escape automated robo hell when calling a business!

[catbyte]

I was watching one of my favorite vlogs on YouTube and the creator said that if you say, "I'm returning a call" the automated system kicks you to an actual person. I had to call UPS and it actually works.



This is the vlog: (Gatsby the Corgi is adorable to boot!)

[captain queeg]

1. I'll have to give that a try.

[wcmagumba]

2. I'll try that too, sometimes if you hit 0 it will skip you to a live operator person...nt

[MyOwnPeace]

3. I'd also been told....

hit "OO" and that sends you to a 'live' person........

[unblock]

4. I've been told that if you swear repeatedly it sends you to a live person

It's probably just an urban myth but definitely worth trying.

[Patterson]

5. It often works, but if you just mumble or say nonsense, it does the same thing.