phone etiquette

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Diana B. @BloggerDi (3121) • United States 11 Jan 20

I have a friend who has a much more flexible schedule than me. She lives alone and has no family near her. I'm busy with my family on a regular basis. Plus, I work from home. My friend will call and say things like "Hey! Let's...

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Everybody knows how to get there now!

TheRealDawn @dawnald (85137) • Shingle Springs, California 1 Feb 11

Seriously, nobody ever walks into my cubicle. So I'm on a work call, and a guy I don't know walks into my cubicle, and wants to know where the bathroom is. So I told him. That's when somebody on the call tells me I'm not on...

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Don't you hate people call you early in the morning?

clorissa123 @clorissa123 (4926) • United States 5 Sep 09

It was 7:00 A.M. on Saturday morning, and I was still in my bed. A continuous phone rings just woke me up for no reason. My co - worker called me up if I want to play online game around 8:00 A.M.. I just kindly rejected his offer....

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Cell Phone usage in stores

Emailing and Talking On The Phone

whittear @whittear (110) • United States 15 Oct 08

I was watching a show earlier today and they were talking about rudeness and how there are things that a lot of us do that are rude and we don't even realize it. Now talking on the phone and typing an email at the same time is...

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Why Oh Why Don't Young People Know How to

thebeaddoodler @thebeaddoodler (4262) • Lubbock, Texas 29 Sep 08

place a business phone call properly? Today I got a phone call. May I speak to Ms. ___. Me: Speaking Caller: OOOOK I just wanted to make sure I pronounced your name right. . . {veeeerrrrryyyy looooonnnnnggggg paaaauuuusse} Me:...

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are you the one who put down the phone first or the person on the other line?

zer0charly @zer0charly (5613) • Philippines 22 Sep 08

I do answer calls everyday here in the office. I let the caller put the phone down, since I think it is a sign of respect for the clients who are calling , and I just don't want them to feel that I am in a hurry putting the phone...

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When the phone rings...

meiteoh @meiteoh (416) • Switzerland 17 May 08

...while you're having dinner. I just have to share this. My mother- and father-in-law (FIL) love to do this! Out of 10 times, at least 5 to 6 times, they would call while hubby and I are having dinner. My hubby never tells...

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Is it in bad taste to answer your mobile during a meal?

breepeace @breepeace (3014) • Canada 5 Jul 07

My former roommate was completely addicted to his phone, it didn't matter if he was out on a date enjoying a nice sit down dinner, if his phone rang, he answered it. I always thought it seemed very rude. If we were in the...

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How to speak on the phone

Zalvor @Zalvor (727) • Turkey 17 Jun 07

I've just had a call from someone whom I do not know, and he says "Who are you?". Well, I replied "Who are YOU?". I run into some phone conversations like this, and I'm wondering if it's just me. After all, he's the one calling....

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saying HELLO to answer a call

gwenmari1029 @gwenmari1029 (1481) • Philippines 5 Jun 07

do you always use the word HELLO to answer a call? or do you have any words to get a call?do you ever have any distinct manner on how you are answering your phone calls? i know that in chinese speaking countries, instead of...

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Cell-phone etiquette.

anjanandita @anjanandita (32) • India 12 May 07

Cell-phone etiquette is really just common courtesy.Most people today have a Mobile phone.In fact,many people can't imagine how they ever got along without a portable phone.However,many people also complain about other people...

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Are you NICE to Telemarketers/Customer Service People?

MsJessi @MsJessi (423) • United States 23 Mar 07

I used to be. Then there came a time in my life where I got really stupid and became to addicted to internet shopping. I was 17 & 18 years old and started applying for Fingerhut credit, Newport News, and various other online store...

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Job for the day: work from home: usa location

littlefranciscan @littlefranciscan (18327) • United States 19 Jan 07

Customer Service; Sales or Marketing Job Title: Renewal Specialist Date Added: 2007/01/17 Job Description: Will call on members whose membership/s with AAA have expired, getting them to renew. Requirements: Excellent...

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CELL PHONE ETIQUETTE-Do u think that there are some etiqettes to use mobile?

BLACKBLADE @BLACKBLADE (293) • Pakistan 2 Jan 07

Well heres a fresh topic different from others.its subject describes it well.Guys i think there should be some ETIQUETTES to use cellphone while driving,walking,at home,at office etc....if your are thinking just like me then...

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what is the most ethical way of answering the phone?

toonatoons @toonatoons (3735) • Philippines 14 Nov 06

must we always begin with a greeting? hello? good morning? share your thoughts...

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