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LET ME DRINK MY COFFEE FIRST! Being Cognizant of Time Zones

There have been times where we all get a phone call in the wee hours of the morning or wee hours of the night. A call for solicitation. I really don't want to hear that they want to make sure I know what the program is all about....when I haven't had my first cup of coffee.

In Hawaii WE ARE BEHIND pacific time (3 hours), behind central (4 hours) and behind eastern (6 hours) time zones. We do not have daylight savings time so OUR TIME DOES NOT CHANGE.

Please be Cognizant of others time zones when calling people..... Moreso, follow the ActiveRain guidelines if you're a member:

Do not send unsolicited emails, or faxes, or make unsolicited phone calls to another member.

 Otherwise, please respect others...

And for those who really need this for hyper awareness...... 

The World Clock - Time Zones

                                                       

 

Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman  is a Realtor-Associate® and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs  she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocations, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents, Home Buyers and Sellers.

  

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Comments

This is why I love my email going onto my Blackberry.    I get to call back in a timely manner (for me!).    Like you, my time zone is approx. 3 to 4 hours behind the busy people in the east/midwest.   

Posted by Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) about 3 years ago

Sally,

That has got to be tough. I know we get calls from the Pacific Time Zone and they don't have a clue they're calling 3 hours ahead. I can on;y imagine how inconvenient it is for you. :)

Steve

Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Sales Trainer/Coach, Sales Books Author, Photographer (Hoffacker Associates LLC) about 3 years ago

Hey Li: I was up this morning but geez...let me have some coffee...on top of that...I don't like being solicited at any time anyway...speaking of which...I don't cold call people to sell or buy either.

Steve: It's like we're stuck out here ....for instance...like with blogging....by time I get back on at night you folks in Florida are going night night....by time I get on in the morning you folks are having lunch :)

Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 3 years ago

I think a lot of the telemarketers in California have no idea what time zones are, much less that this side of the country is in a different one.

Posted by JL Boney, III Columbia, SC Real Estate (Russell and Jeffcoat) about 3 years ago

JL: Well, I can say the same about the east coast and us. I got a call at 5:50am ....and needless to say...I had just gotten out of the shower and hadn't even had my first sip of coffee. Will I call the guy back. No.

Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 3 years ago

Hi Sally - I've been to Hawaii many times and I know that "Hawaiian Time' is totally dependent on the surf conditions!!!! :-) Hope you have a great weekend!

Posted by Dan Callahan (Callahan's Home Inspections) about 3 years ago

Sally...

I tend to keep those differences in mind, especially for you and Jesse in Alaska, it's something that we ALL need to be aware of when calling.

Posted by Richard Weisser Coweta Fayette Real Estate about 3 years ago

hahahah dan.

that's cuz you're Richard :)  Call me sometime :)

Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 3 years ago

Sally, Good point! Wearing a two faced watch keeps me aware of the time difference.

Posted by HomeRome Realty Author:Real Estate the Rome Way 410-530-2400 about 3 years ago

This is part of the reason I rarely "speak" to my friends in Hawaii.  I often have a bit of free time in the morning, but it just doesn't work.

In this global world, we need to try to be very cognizant of the different time zones.

Posted by Christine Donovan Costa Mesa CA Homes Broker/Attorney 800-610-7253 DRE01267479 (Donovan Blatt Team - Donovan Group Realty) about 3 years ago

Im dealing with a buyer from the UK now and I have to remember at 4PM when the Attorney has an issue here I cant call him till morning.

Posted by Chip Jefferson (Gibbs Realty and Auction Company) about 3 years ago

Margaret...do you really?

Christine: Yeah...I rarely get to speak to my ar buddies on the east coast because of that too.

Laura: I have a client in the UK and we manage....

Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) about 3 years ago

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