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When they ask why you are cancelling say "No reason". There is literally nothing they can say to prolong the whole experience. Don't volunteer any information. Don't tell them what is wrong with their website. Don't tell them anything. You will make the whole process go longer.


I just say, "Cancel my subscription." Don't play their game, don't give them an inch, if they ask why, just repeat "Cancel my subscription". If they say something else, just say "cancel" and nothing else. They will cave.


I always chose "other" for any question of this type. If there is a text box that must be filled out to describe "other", I always write "Other".


Hi, this is Antonio from the New York Times. May I inquire as to what your 'other' reason is?


No


And why is that?


Love it, definitely gonna start doing that now! Thanks!




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