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How long is shortly?

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IAmATraitor · 17/10/2024 02:15

Missed an important call and was left a voicemail to say they’d call me back shortly. It’s been over an hour and still no call back 😩

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Walkinginthesand · 17/10/2024 05:58

As long as a piece of string

DilemmaDelilah · 17/10/2024 11:10

Usually, that same morning or afternoon. However in my experience of my Ex's family from South Wales, - never. 'I'll do it now' meant I'll think about it in the next few weeks and may do it in the 6 months after that, or I may not. Shortly was not in their vocabulary.

Tumbleweed101 · 17/10/2024 11:12

Probably after they've done the next couple things on their to do list.

ZippyLimeSnake · 17/10/2024 11:15

For me depends on what it is. Could be half an hour, could be never.

If someone was to leave me a voicemail saying they’ll try again shortly I’d think anytime during typical working hours.

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