Some people can be too perfectionistic.

Imagine calling a company about an issue you’re having, and you’re told you need to call a different number.

This man shares a story about his mother calling a company.

The lady who answered the phone instructed her to dial another number.

So she did, but then she had a realization that made her question the point of the phone call.

Read the full story below for all the details.

Being on the receiving end of MC

I remembered a story my mother enjoyed telling. It’s been a while, so I’ll keep it short and free of embellishment.

My mother needed to contact a company on some matter.

She looked up their number and gave them a call.

The lady who answered the phone instructed his mother to dial another number.

A lady answered.

After explaining her reason for calling, my mother was told that she needed to contact them on another number.

She dutifully called the updated number and began her explanation.

This man’s mother realized that she was talking to the same person.

She paused in realization:

“Aren’t you the same person I just spoke to?”

“Yes,” replied Ms. MC.

“But now, you’re on the right number.”

What was the point of calling another number to talk to the same person?

Let’s check out the comments of other people on Reddit to this story.

This person shares a possible explanation.

Here’s another valid point from this user.

It probably had to do with metrics.

Finally, this user shares their personal experience.

Sometimes, being in the right place (or number) makes things better.

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