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Name of the game

Meanwhile, in the world of commerce, John Hannawin at i-Next Ltd has a company policy that states which sales calls should be taken. Unwanted callers are told that, according to policy, they must apply in writing to a named person.

“For that odd useful person you meet at a show who you do not want to get bounced in this way, pick a silly name for them to ask for – like Horatio. This works a treat, unless you have a lot of Horatios in your office.”

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