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[christina_nguyen]

Let's say someone is calling and asking for John, and you pick up the phone and you're John, what do you say?

Thanks for answering my question

[Suzanne]

Hi!

If I understand your question, the conversation would go like this:

[phone rings]

John: Hello?
You: Hello, this is Christina. Is John there?
John: This is John.
OR
John: This is he.
OR
John: Speaking.

There are several ways to identify oneself on the phone. All are good, and all would be used by native speakers.

I hope this helps. If I didn't answer your question, please let me know.

[christina_nguyen]

That's the answer I was looking for. Thanks Suzanne