Annoying calls from Sales people

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One thing that really bugs me is those Sales Agents who are just plain dumb.
They do now know what they are talking about, asks weird questions, and have no clue how to pitch their products. They follow a script and sticks with it no matter what.

I just answered an awful one just now and really, it can easily burn your mood. Here's the dialogue:

Caller: Hi, may I speak to the IT Manager
Me: Speaking..
Caller: Sir, are you facing any difficulties on your current computer systems.
Me: Which system in particular?
Caller: Everything, sir. Emails, virus, desktop issues, server administration
Me: Ahhh...you expect me to share all of those to you in a phone call?
Caller: Yes, sir! We want to help you so we want to know what problems you are facing now.
Me: Instead of asking me, can you just tell me what products you are offering and I'll tell you if I'm interested?
Caller: We offer many products, sir, and I need to know your problems so I can offer you the right product.
Me: Then you chose a wrong venue to look for answers. How about you email me your product portfolio and I'll respond to that.
Caller: Alright, sir. Can I have your email address?
Me: [game him my address, but he can't figure out the domain which is a 3-letter accronym]
Caller: Can you spell that for me please? ....
Me: Do you know the name of my company, that one that you are calling right now?
Caller: Yes sir, it's [mentioned my company's name]
Me: So you still need me to spell that for you?

Seriously, how dumb can they be?

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