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Chan-Seung Lee
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 Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 4:12 pm Post subject: telephone |
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1.Who's calling, please?
2.Who am I talking to? |
On the telephone, how is #1 different from #2?
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pugachevV
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| Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:22 am Post subject: |
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| Both are OK and will get the same answer. |
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CP
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| Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 9:14 pm Post subject: |
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Simple courtesy says that the caller should identify himself / herself first:
Answerer: Hello.
Caller: Hello, this is Joe Brown. May I speak with Mary Smith?
A: She's not in right now. Can I take a message?
C: Yes, please. Would you ask her to call me when she gets a chance? It's Joe Brown at [number].
A: I'll give her the message.
C: Thank you. Goodbye.
A: You're welcome. Goodbye.
When old Joe doesn't say who he is, then it's best to ask:
A: Hello.
C: Is Mary there?
A: Who's calling?
C: Joe Brown.
A: She's not in right now. Can I take a message?
[Etc.]
If old Joe won't identify himself, it's best to hang up without telling him anything:
A: Hello.
C: Is Mary there?
A: Who's calling?
C: None of your business.
A: Goodbye. [Hang up.]
Just my opinion. I vote for more politeness and civility, but maybe others disagree.
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Last edited by CP on Wed Oct 21, 2009 9:18 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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CP
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| Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 9:15 pm Post subject: |
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I agree.
[Actually, I am trying to delete this message, but I can't. Help!]
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