What is the most number of times you can let their phone ring without being rude?
2006-11-05 07:32:44 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I would say like 6 times. Anything past that is gonna make ya look a little crazy...lol
2006-11-05 08:07:17 · answer #1 · answered by ~~ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's someone I know I let it ring up to 8 times, but no more than that. 6 rings isn't long enough - from past experience they just get to the phone as I stop ringing and have to phone me back, which they then get charged for!
If I'm trying to get through to a business that have sent me a rude letter I let it ring forever, because if they don't answer within 4 rings they're unprofessional and deserve to be annoyed.
2006-11-05 16:14:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 times.
2006-11-05 18:21:23 · answer #3 · answered by FTH2PR 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do know someone like that. In fact I'm calling her today and telling her where she can get an answering machine. Let the phone ring four to five times.
2006-11-05 15:35:42 · answer #4 · answered by papricka w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're calling someone you don't know let it ring 3 times because you don't know if people are just not interested in answering the phone for numbers they don't know. If they answer and it rang 5+ times I'm sure they won't be the nicest people to you.
If it's someone you do know let it ring about 6 or so, if you know them you know they'll want to answer your call if they're home as long as it's not a 5AM call that is.
2006-11-05 15:38:42 · answer #5 · answered by IceyFlame 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how your phone is set, because if it rings on your end 5 times it might just of been three times for the person whos is calling.....so to even it out i would say 4 times......and if they dont have a answering machine just call them what you know they are at home or by thier cell.
2006-11-05 15:37:01 · answer #6 · answered by Doisa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're calling a person who has a physical handicap and can't get to a phone easily, or someone elderly, 10 rings is considered polite and courteous. If you're calling someone who usually has a phone near them, 3-4 should be enough.
2006-11-05 15:53:30 · answer #7 · answered by Baby'sMom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are older and slow to get to the phone - I'd say 8 to 10 rings. For a person with no problem walking - 7 to 8 rings.
I'd complain and tell them to get voice mail.
2006-11-05 17:04:38 · answer #8 · answered by Think.for.your.self 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most people hang up after 5 or 6 rings.
2006-11-05 15:35:10 · answer #9 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Five or Six rings should be sufficient time to get to the telephone for a young person. However, if we are talking about someone who is elderly I would say 10 times. God bless
2006-11-05 20:45:11 · answer #10 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think it depends if they are expecting a call ? if they know i;m gonna call i;ll call till it stops ringing then put the phone down and call again.
now, if it's someone i dont know , 4 is about good. the others ahve done a excelent job at explaining why.
if it;s real urgent , i'm gonna call untill i get through. i;m sure they'l understand
hope this helps !
2006-11-06 07:57:08 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋