2007-01-25 11:03:39 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Sure it is, after all they are supposed to tell you their name when they call and ask for someone to begin with.
2007-01-25 14:01:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some professional offices won't allow you to ask who's calling. But at home - who gives a rip about politeness. there are allot of quacks out there these days and telephone rip off artists and unwanted unsolicited callers - it's your home, your right to ask who's calling. WHAT IS POLITE is for the caller to say Hello, I'm "so & so" and I wondered if I may speak to "so & so". Then if I'm about 93% sure it's a telemarketer, I ask, is this a telemarketer?? and they say no this is a courtesy call and I say what are you offering?? and - you can guess the rest. Actually, I usually just end those kind with, we've already taken care of our donations this year - or - we own our home and do NOT want to risk taking out another mortgage on it - or - no we're not interested - ditto - ditto - . I know it's hard for those guys but unless I'm seriously interested in their outreach or their product - I'm not going to let them use up my private time.
2007-01-25 19:14:56 · answer #2 · answered by curious 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, ask who is calling. At that point don't tell the Caller whether the Person they want is there. Give the person they want the option of not taking the call.
2007-01-25 19:14:24 · answer #3 · answered by Alex 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is a question of being polite as much as it is protecting your family interest. The person being called may not want to speak with that person calling, or you may be a parent screening a call to your child-not all children are your child's friends...you should always protect your interest at home. If the call is legitimate, they will not mind giving their name. Also, most people just hang up after being told, "No, Joe is not home", and you don't have an opportunity to ask any questions thereafter.
2007-01-29 14:09:07 · answer #4 · answered by nicsmom1999 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The caller should identify themselves first before asking for someone. If they don't you need not tell them what they want to know.
2007-01-26 03:02:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. A caller should ALWAYS identify him or herself when calling. If they don't do this, the person answering the phone should either ask or hang up.
2007-01-29 18:03:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For security one should ascertain a callers identity before divulging any information at all, including whether the one requested is at home.
2007-01-25 19:10:47 · answer #7 · answered by babydoll 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not only is it ok, it's safer. It could be the bride of chucky calling for your sweet son. Better make sure! Seriously, yes, it's perfectly ok to ask who the caller is.
2007-01-25 22:24:28 · answer #8 · answered by aka san 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The caller should say who he or she is. If not, it is perfectly acceptable to ask their name.
2007-01-25 20:20:29 · answer #9 · answered by Sandy Lou 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is rude for the caller not to identify themselves. I always answer, "Hello, who's calling?" If they don't give, they don't get.
2007-01-25 19:11:31 · answer #10 · answered by amazingly intelligent 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋