The Scott Burn Rule
A clear, universal rule so that every dropped call has the same simple ending: the right person calls back, every time.
The Need for the Rule
Dropped calls are inevitable. Confusion about what to do next doesn’t have to be.
The Awkward Gap
A phone call drops. Both parties wonder whether to dial or expect the callback of the other. People wait impatiently for their phone to ring. Attempts to reconnect go immediately to voicemail. Inevitably, each party becomes annoyed with the other. Time is wasted. Friendships are threatened. Good moods are ruined.
A Rule to Be Followed
A single, dependable protocol eliminates the uncertainty of dropped calls.
Clarity in One Sentence
A clear and simple rule so that each party knows with certainty whether they should dial the other’s number or sit back and await the call.
Whichever party initiated the call that dropped shall also initiate the call back.
Acknowledge the Rule
The ritual matters. It reinforces the rule and rewards those who follow it.
Say the Words
Upon reconnecting, the first words that the caller must say are “Scott Burn rule.” This celebrates the successful and convenient reconnection occasioned by both parties’ adherence to the rule and encourages its continued use.
Adhere to the Rule
A rule is only as powerful as the number of people who know it and honor it.
Share the Gift
In order for the Scott Burn rule to be successful, both parties must be aware of and adhere to it. Accordingly, it is the obligation of all who know it to educate everyone they know about the rule. By sharing the Scott Burn rule, one is giving the priceless gift of freedom from one of life’s irritations.
Luckily, the Scott Burn rule is simple and easy to remember. And once shared it is easily retained by the hearer for all time who must themselves share it with others.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Scott Burn
Scott Burn is a screenwriter living in Los Angeles. He lives with his wife Sarah, three stepchildren, and his cats, Atticus and Lucy. Although he takes great pride in his creative work, wonderful family and beloved cats, Scott acknowledges that the Scott Burn rule is his greatest gift to humanity.
