when I say "may I ask who's calling" some smart butts say no you may not. When I ask"may I tell him who's calling" same answer. When I just say"who's calling please" some people say why do you want to know. I am frustrated. Please give me a good phrase to say;o)
2007-02-12 04:25:28 · 9 answers · asked by kelbean 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
When I have to ask who's calling here's how it goes.
may I please speak to...
sure, may I please ask who's calling...
no you can't
I'm sorry sir, I can't transfer you unless I can establish what business you have with the person you wish to speak to.
It's called being the gatekeeper and you can get anything you want that way.
2007-02-12 04:32:13 · answer #1 · answered by Cato 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"Who can I tell him is calling" is how I used to do it. Implies that you're not patching the call through without identifying the caller first, and doesn't leave a whole lot of room for answers that are not the person's name.
2007-02-12 04:31:11 · answer #2 · answered by dcgirl 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why bother searching for a phrase? Just ask the boss how he or she wants you to deal with uncooperative callers, and then let the boss come up with a suggestion.
2007-02-12 04:31:58 · answer #3 · answered by sharmel 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How about saying, "If you'll give me your name, I will check and see if he or she is available. If not, I will transfer you to his or her voicemail." Maybe that would stop the smart aleck remarks, as usually they do want to talk to the person. Good luck!
2007-02-12 04:30:55 · answer #4 · answered by missbliss4u63 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you have to put a call through just ask this:who do I have to announce?
2007-02-12 04:29:46 · answer #5 · answered by Brenno 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know how you feel. i had that in one of my jobs. you can ask what may i say it's regarding to? and usually people have to say who it is and why they are calling. if they say its private or they will know, just say "may I please get your name".
2007-02-12 05:00:48 · answer #6 · answered by EventNewYork 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry Sir,That is what I am Directed to ask, and without an answer, I am not allowed to forward your call.
2007-02-12 04:29:59 · answer #7 · answered by bob shark 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you're a politician you can't please everyone. Think of yourself as a phone politician and stick to your guns... You have to learn to deal with the "smart butts" ...
2007-02-12 04:29:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that scary but told him OK if u not tell me i will call the police hahaaha lol iam just kidding ;)
2007-02-12 04:30:36 · answer #9 · answered by lizzie 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋