When guests comes in and I have to notify someone that the person or persons are here, what is the best method to convey that? I especially am at a loss when there is more than 1 person.
Is there are, say, 2 guests, should I be saying "lisa and max are here" (or should I be taking their last names?). Or, "Choicepoint (their company) is here". But I cannot annouce their company if, say, they are all from 2 different companies. And if I just say "your guests are here", it sounds pretty vague.
If you were the boss expecting guests, what would you like to hear from me?
I am at a loss for correct words.
2007-11-15 07:12:02 · 11 answers · asked by ? 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
"Boss-person, I have Mr. Jones and Ms. White here to see you."
"Boss-person, the representatives from Starbucks are here to see you."
"Boss-person, the associates from Starbucks and Sears are here to see you."
"Boss-person, your 3:00 is here to see you."
"Boss-person, I have Mr. Jones and Ms. White from Duwitt Co here at the front desk for you."
2007-11-15 07:25:26 · answer #1 · answered by BABY 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The correct method of announcing is to use their full names and the name of their company. Mr. Bob Smith of XYZ Company regardless of how many there are. If all are from the same company you need only name the company once. Do not presume familiarity by using anyone's first names in a business setting. Most often visitors will offer their business cards.
2007-11-15 08:11:03 · answer #2 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If several people are expected at the same time, there maybe more than one "John" or "Sue", only in the States do they talk to business people by their first names, which to most countries is LUDICROUS! & OFFENSIVE!
"Bossman, John is here with his courtesan Jane, Sue was unable to come!" (What fun!) "Should I send them up to your private suite?"
It is always correct to announce the full name, i.e -
"Bossman Mr. Harold Hewitt is here with Ms. Jane Twit",
he'll get the picture right away.
Years ago when I lived in England, at dinner parties, usually formal, a footman would announce them before they entered the hall saying -
Mr. Knud Gormsen and fiance Iliane Odorico, of Denmark"....
But joking aside,
please be a little more respectful and give the full name, it is much more business-like, especially as you may be dealing with Asians from Overseas, or other Europeans who hold responsible positions.
When I joined Pan Am Airways in l961 with other Europeans, we were required to read Dale Carnegie's "How to make friends and influence people", it still holds true today.
Their name is their everything when being introduced or announced.
2007-11-15 08:13:52 · answer #3 · answered by Tinribs 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"Mrs. Smith is here to see you."
"Mrs. Smith and Mr. Doe are here to see you."
"Mrs. Smith from X company and Mr. Doe from Y company are here to see you."
If the guests are on a more personal level with the person they are visiting, it's totally acceptable to announce them by first names.
You really should ask your boss how they want their visitors to be announced.
2007-11-15 07:27:28 · answer #4 · answered by startwinkle05 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My company does not have a receptionist but since I sit closest to the front door, I often have to greet people when they come in. I usually just say "John and Sue from Ikon are here" and if it's more than one group, arriving at the same time, it's simpler just to say "the Ikon and FoxPro people are here, should I seat them in the conference room?" That seems easier than recounting the individual names but lets the honcho know what company's are represented.
2007-11-15 07:23:51 · answer #5 · answered by GEEGEE 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why not give the full information and that way everyone is clear and nobody gets offended: "Mary Smith from Company X and Joe Brown from Company Y are here to see you."
2007-11-15 07:17:42 · answer #6 · answered by jonmm 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to tolerate cussing, but the main part of your job is to diffuse the situation. If you stay calm, they will calm down. It takes some getting used to, after a while it all just flows off your shoulders, and you will not care what they say.
2016-04-04 03:00:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The way I would do it is...
1 person
Mr/Ms/Mrs first last from X is here to to see you.
2 people
Mr./Ms/Mrs. first last and Mr. Ms Mrs first last from from X are here to see you.
2 people 2 companies
Mr/Ms/ Mrs first last from X company and Mr Ms Mrs first last from Y company are here to see you.
3 or more people
The represntatives from x company are here to see you.
3 or more people 2 companies
The representatives from x company and from y company are here to see you.
2007-11-15 07:21:26 · answer #8 · answered by huh? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Your guests are here" is vague, but entirely appropriate for any occasion.
If it's only one person, the go with announcing them by last name, preceded with Mr. or Ms.
2007-11-15 07:17:13 · answer #9 · answered by Jennield 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All that is up to your boss - she's supposed to give you guidelines for how they want their guests addressed & announced. Talk to her about it.
2007-11-15 07:16:34 · answer #10 · answered by suzanne g 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋