How to leave a message?

Question

I'm a student who just came to the States. Sometimes when I call people, the answering machine asks me to leave a message. I don't know what is the proper way to leave a message. In other words, I don't know how to organize my sentences and what words I should use. Thank you1

Answer 1

you can say hi (their name). this is (your name) calling in reference to (what your calling for). can you please call me back at (your number). thank you. goodbye.

Or if you want to leave a quick message,you can say:
hey (their name). this is (your name). call me when you get a chance at (your number). bye bye

Answer 2

Tell them the date and time that you are calling, i.e. "this is normobrian, it's 10 o'clock on tuesday morning. I'm calling to let you know....". Just speak like you're talking to the person that you're trying to reach.

Answer 3

maybe something like this hi this is ___ i am calling for ___ about ___ this is my number call me back when you get the time thanks bye