How do you look up phone numbers

[pooh]

Since I can't seem to set up a poll for this, I'll just ask the question. When you need to find a phone number, do you go searching for your phone book(s) or do you search online for the number?

Personally, I look online, but I've watched as others have searched through a number of phone directories looking for some number that doesn't seem to be listed.

(How does one set up a poll? I'm stumped!)

[ajbrown]

Not even sure where our phone book is. If I have access to the Internet, I search there.

[ajbrown]

(How does one set up a poll? I'm stumped!)

I have never set one up, but here is the FAQ entry.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/faq.php?faq=vb3_reading_posting#faq_vb3_polls

[memason]

Well, we use the net, but since arriving here last month, we've acquired about 6 different phone books....both left by the door and in the mailbox. None of which we ask for or wanted.

Seems we could save a few trees ???

[Pturner]

I'll set one up for you, Pooh.

[pooh]

I have never set one up, but here is the FAQ entry.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/faq.php?faq=vb3_reading_posting#faq_vb3_polls


Thank you! I'll read and the next time I need to set one up, I'll know how (hopefully)...;)

[pooh]

Well, we use the net, but since arriving here last month, we've acquired about 6 different phone books....both left by the door and in the mailbox. None of which we ask for or wanted.

Seems we could save a few trees ???

I have lots of phone books, and some I use to elevate objects just a tad on high shelves (book isn't seen.) They arrive, I take a look, and out to recycling they go most of the time.

[pooh]

I'll set one up for you, Pooh.


Thanks, Pt. I'll take you up on that. Love ya muchly!

[ajbrown]

How about information? The old 411?

[Pturner]

Oops, my fingers are too fast. Did four before reading your response here. I thought if I just did two, people would complain that they sometimes use one or the other. Sorry.

[pooh]

Oops, my fingers are too fast. Did four before reading your response here. I thought if I just did two, people would complain that they sometimes use one or the other. Sorry.

If you read my message again, I dropped the 2 because I knew you'd know how to set it up and would do it in a way that would be better.

THANK YOU!!!

[pooh]

How about information? The old 411?


Does it still exist and is it free if it does?

[Pturner]

I haven't used a phone book in Atlanta in a few years. In TV, I have looked up the helpful numbers if the front of the book.

[ladylake1]

I am still old fashioned and let my fingers get exercise walking through the myriad of phone books we have here in TV. If it is not a local business, then I will use the net on the company website. Can't get used to online directories. Maybe I should try harder!!

[tony]

I use both.

[2BNTV]

pturner:

I use the yellowpages via the internet.

I use the phone book only if that fails to yield the information I need.

[KathieI]

Since I use my cellphone almost exclusively, I use 411 and then have a text sent to my phone with the address and number. This is mostly for restaurants to check on the entertainment for that night. It has worked out extremely well. Not sure of the additional costs, or if there are any.

Only use the yellow pages in TV when I'm looking for a groomer, vet or other service.

[BeeGee]

and are such a waste nowadays. In the fall of the year, we'll hear a thump on the front porch and it's yet another phone book or books being "delivered". We generally look up a phone number or business via internet. :shrug:

[Niels]

I do use both depending on what I'm looking for.

If I know exactly what I'm looking for (e.g. the phone number of the local Red Lobster) I'll probably use the Internet.

On the other hand if I'm not sure exactly what I'm looking for (e.g. I don't remember the exact name of the seafood restaurant I want or just want see what seafood restaurants are near me) then I will use the yellow pages in the phone book.

I don't use the white pages at all since most of the people I want to call have unlisted numbers, cell phones or internet phones so I find i either need to get there phone number directly from them or from a mutual friend.

[pooh]

I use the internet exclusively. Actually, on the internet I've found local numbers for companies, physicians, etc, when the phone book showed 800 numbers.

For restaurants, I look online and find the phone number as well as menus for where I want to eat. By the time I get seated at the dining arena, I'm starved and don't need to spend too much time with the menu....just listen to what the specials are and then order... ;)

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Both - depends on what I'm looking for as well as where I am. Actually, to throw another wrinkle into this thread: I sometimes use my GPS to find a number when I'm out on the road. TomTom includes phone numbers for Points Of Interest that are loaded in with their map software.

Bill

[pooh]

I am still old fashioned and let my fingers get exercise walking through the myriad of phone books we have here in TV. If it is not a local business, then I will use the net on the company website. Can't get used to online directories. Maybe I should try harder!!

I don't generally use online directories. I just type in the name of the business. The directories are sometimes difficult to use.

I think all of this is a function of what's easier to get to...my computer is always on, the phone book is???who the heck knows where...:a20: