Usually I just say...
"Hello?"
2007-06-19 11:19:14 · 15 answers · asked by Emma Megan 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
If it is a 1-800 number...I say;
"Who is this? What is it that you want!"
I know this is rude, but I am so tired of being solicited by phone! I really want one evening to myself...please!!
2007-06-19 12:21:14 · answer #1 · answered by Goddess of Laundry 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello
2007-06-19 23:35:48 · answer #2 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello
2007-06-19 18:49:42 · answer #3 · answered by L.A. H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I'm not expecting a call, or if I don't know who is calling, I usually just say hello, then wait for them to say something.
If I'm expecting a call, I might say something that is relevant to what the person is calling about. For example, if its my insurance agent returning a call from me, I might give him the business a bit by saying something like - "Good thing it wasn't an emergency!"
One time, when I'd been talking with my sister for awhile & we got disconnected I answered - "Well, I didn't know I'd gotten you so mad that you'd hang up on me!"
Another time when I was having a family gathering at my house & about half the people were already there & the other half had the wonderful idea to call at the last minute to see if I needed anything I answered - "Grand Central Station!"
I think mixing it up & answering in a way that makes whoever is calling wake-up & really listen is a good thing. Too many times we all get stuck in our old ways of doing things & aren't really listening.
Try this. The next time someone says "Hi, how you doing?" , instead of your normal "Yeah, hi, I'm fine", stop for 1 second, think about how you're really feeling, then say whatever that is. Could be - "Gosh, ya know, I've got a slight headache.", or it might be, "Thanks for asking! I'm feeling so good I just want to hug everyone!" I guarantee you people will stop & give you a second look. Who knows - it might be the best thing that happens in their whole day.
2007-06-19 18:45:35 · answer #4 · answered by Cary Cyd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I don't know the person, I just say "hello". Family & friends are a different story. I have many phrases that I use for different people that call me. It keeps everyone smiling! :)
2007-06-19 20:58:21 · answer #5 · answered by JoliCart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I answer the phone hello. Sometimes if I am feeling especially cheerful, I may say good morning.
2007-06-19 18:27:03 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i pick up my phone i say hello then normally the person who is calling you begins their conversation. i mean they called you right? usually when you call someone theres a reason.
2007-06-20 01:16:36 · answer #7 · answered by shesmypunk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello.
'last name' residence
or what the hell do you want
and when unknown name calls i anwser and say dominos
2007-06-19 18:41:00 · answer #8 · answered by megleg88 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, it's "your name" speaking.
2007-06-19 19:23:08 · answer #9 · answered by V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wassup?
2007-06-19 18:26:56 · answer #10 · answered by Little J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋