Waiting on hold is one of life’s great annoyances, but when it’s a phone company that keeps you waiting it’s double the trouble. So to make your life a little easier, we’ve come up with a few ideas for how to entertain yourself when you’ve been left on hold.
If you had the foresight to load your mobile phone with fun apps like Scrabble or Tic-Tac-Toe, that will keep you occupied. How many Scrabble matches could you pull off in the time it takes Ma Bell to remember you’ve been left in limbo? Long waits on hold can tax your patience to the breaking point, but a game of Scrabble could keep your blood pressure from soaring.
Here’s another idea: Squeeze in some YouTube views of the latest crazy cat vids. Did you know endorphins released from laughter provide a significant health boost? You’ll need that lift when you get the latest 40-page cellular phone bill.
Take that mobile phone and shoot a quick video of your creation of the world’s largest Post-it® Note collection as a fashion statement. Who knows how many YouTube views it will garner? It could be a viral hit!
Did you happen to bring a pair of binoculars to work? They provide a treasure trove of entertainment. Aim them at the office building across the street, while you hold your cellphone’s camera. Then watch the curious onlookers scratch their heads. Yeah it’s a little juvenile, but the long wait on hold is causing you to regress. Maybe you should do something about that!