What do you do to pass the time when you're put on hold?

Question

Do you just sit there and listen to the music and wait for someone to answer or do you do something else (like ask questions on here, which is what I'm doing while on hold with the financial service people at the local hospital)?

Answer 1

I stare at the clock, moan, and roll my eyes.

Answer 2

ditto here

Answer 3

get on the computer

Answer 4

sing to myself...

Answer 5

Eat.

I usually put the headset on when I see one of those calls coming. I also keep a paper and pencil handy because there is always some question. I always ask for the person's name so I know who to point the finger at when SNAFU. Asking for the person's name usually results in a better overall call because they pay attention more and try to give you correct answers. "Thank you for your help today, and your name is...?  Gina... Okay Gina."

Gina: "No problem...could you please give me a minute to check over everything I've told you? Thanks!"

Answer 6

I'm at hold all the time when I'm at work, so I just put it on speaker phone and do other stuff till someone picks up the phone. (And you're on hold forever with medical insurance companies)

Answer 7

dance to the elevator music

Answer 8

Lol

um check email

sent an IM

play on YA definitely

go smoke

doodle

usually like the music ...

Answer 9

I dont have the patience to hold. I usually hang up and try later, or send an email.

Answer 10

play a video game, talk to someone next to me, go on the computer, watch tv, do something I HATE getting put on hold.

Answer 11

listen music