cold called
Rang without warning
Cold called is the past tense of cold call—to contact someone without prior relationship or invitation, typically to sell something.
Sales representatives cold call potential customers.
Job seekers cold call companies.
The "cold" suggests no warming up of the relationship beforehand: She cold called fifty businesses before landing an interview.
Persistent psychological preoccupation
- brushoffAbrupt, curt rejection
- no thanksPolite declination phrase
- gatekeeperOne controlling entry
- voicemailRecorded caller messages
declined · rebuff · not interested · blocked · screened · ignored · dismissed · click
Searching for mineral wealth
- telemarketingPhone-based sales outreach
- pitchFrequency of sound
- leadsGoes in front
- outreachProactive community assistance
script · pipeline · conversion · quota · closing · objections · rapport · dialogue
Not anticipated beforehand
- unsolicitedNot asked for
- interruptionBreak in continuity
- startledAbruptly surprised or alarmed
- unannouncedWithout prior notice
Headed away from origin
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
- lead generationAcquiring potential customer contacts
- direct mailTargeted postal advertising
- promotionRank increase or publicity
demographics · prospect · advertisement · contact list · database · spam · unsolicited
Lacking grace or ease
- scriptedWritten out beforehand
- nervousUneasy and apprehensive
- pushyUnpleasantly forceful in manner
- intrusiveInvading others' privacy
unwelcome · uncomfortable · anxiety · persistence · reluctance · dreaded · stressful · demanding
hangup
Persistent psychological preoccupation
- brushoffAbrupt, curt rejection
- no thanksPolite declination phrase
- gatekeeperOne controlling entry
voicemail · declined · rebuff · not interested · blocked · screened · ignored · dismissed · click · dial tone
prospecting
Searching for mineral wealth
- telemarketingPhone-based sales outreach
- pitchFrequency of sound
- leadsGoes in front
outreach · script · pipeline · conversion · quota · closing · objections · rapport · dialogue · targeting
unexpected
Not anticipated beforehand
- unsolicitedNot asked for
- interruptionBreak in continuity
- startledAbruptly surprised or alarmed
outbound
Headed away from origin
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
- lead generationAcquiring potential customer contacts
- direct mailTargeted postal advertising
promotion · demographics · prospect · advertisement · contact list · database · spam · unsolicited
awkward
Lacking grace or ease
intrusive · unwelcome · uncomfortable · anxiety · persistence · reluctance · dreaded · stressful · demanding · tension