Tom Says: “This is how you should act…”
For our listeners who have feel it’s necessary to go online to the Conservative party or the Liberal party web site and be spoon-fed what to say during some time on “The Afternoon News,” I thought we could provide you some tips as to what might happen.
Tyler McLean, the Executive Producer will answer the phone by saying the following…
“The Afternoon News, Hello?”
At which point you will say to Tyler…
“My name is (Your Name) I’m calling from (Your Location) and I’d like to talk to Tom Young about how Stephen Harper’s Conservatives are making life much easier for Canadians…”
Or you may say… “My name is (Your Name) I’m calling from (Your Location) and I’d like to talk to Tom Young about how Stéphane Dion’s Liberals are making life much easier for Canadians…”
You must use proper English. Avoid such things as “yous” instead say “you.” Say “should have gone,” instead of “should have went.” Say “should have done,” instead of “Should have did” Please say “anyway” not “anyways.”
Don’t use the word “irregardless,” because it doesn’t exist. “Regardless,” which is a real word, means the same thing.
Did I say be clear and concise with your diction?
Always be prepared for the host to ask you a question or two.
Don’t sound as if you’re reading your statement, because it won’t be your statement, but rather something gleaned from either of the two previously mentioned web sites. Always be respectful of the person to whom you speak and when you’re finished just prior to being hung up on, be sure and thank the host.
When lines are full and you’re involved in a call back situation you must stand by the phone waiting for Tyler to get back to you and not do one other thing during this time period, as it could prove to be a distraction.
Please note — These rules and regulations apply only to those of you who don’t think you’re smart enough to talk for yourself and get your own points across.
If you just want to say something that occurs to you — Instead of saying what the party wants you to say — then forget all of the above, call us at 1-866-411-0889 and we’ll have a good ol’ fashioned conversation.
I’m Tom Young.