Change your answering machine message to incorporate a 10 second gap then saying "Sure tell me more". They'll eventually realise you're an answering machine (You are!).
If they catch you answering the phone "live", adopt the same approach "live" to frustrate the cold callers. They'll eventually realise you're an answering machine (You aren't!)
For added flavour, why not improvise some interjections pepping it up like a bored counsellor feigning interest? A few select "I'm sorry to hear that" s or "Tell me more"s are a great start.
The more abstract you make your interjections, the more fun it is.
When people have had enough, thank them for calling.
Your confidence in talking to strangers will grow.
Time well spent.
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