I answer every call, and if it’s a scammer I talk to them as long as possible. They hate it. Haven’t gotten a scam call in months. I’m sure I’ve spent less time total this year dealing with spam calls by answering them vs. not.

Have the same, unless I am expecting a call or it is known number I am not picking up.

It kind of extends to my house as well, like I have intercom disconnected most of times and I connect it back when I expect visitors or delivery.

I was a teenager like 20 years ago.