Affiliate Managers Ringing For No Reason

A few days ago I received a telephone call from an affiliate manager. The conversation went something like this:

Me: Hello?

Him: Hello Moaner Lisa, this is so and so from so and so affiliate network.

Me: Um, hello there.

Him: Well its nothing serious, it's just a social call really.

Me: Um, ok... (Previously, I had only spoken to this guy once for 20 seconds )

Him: How are you today?

Me: Fine thanks, and you?

Him: Great. Would you like me to run though our latest offers?

Me: I think I just received an email from yourselves this morning with the latest offers.

Him: Oh really? Well, would you like me to talk you through the offers anyway?

Me: Nah its ok, I've already read them thanks!

---- Cue long silence -----

Him: Oh ok, well its was nice chatting with you.

Me: Yeah, likewise, thanks.

Him: Bye

Me: Bye

Me after hanging up: Bloody affiliate managers.

Ok, so having an affiliate manager ringing is a good thing right? But for god's sake, the next time they ring, can they actually say something interesting please? Thanks.