by Bob Mcgee

Created on: November 24, 2009

Now a days, more and more people are talking on the phone. Talking on the phone has become a very popular ways of communicating (if you did not already know). When I am talking on the phone, one of my biggest pet peeves when someone is nonintentionally being rude.

One of the best ways to hold a polite phone conversation is to always remember you manors. It seems like a silly thing to say, "please" and "thank you" on the phone but beleive me, many people do it all the time. When you call someone it is proper etticate to say "Hello, is ..... there? Or if you are conversing on a cell phone you might not have to do this because usually you are expectating his or her call. If you are receiving a call the polite thing to do is state your name, or say hello. E.g: "Hello this is Bob".

A second tip is to try and not make the conversation awkward, which is sometimes what can happen. Always keep the conversation flowing. If the other person stops talking, respond to what he or she sais. Also, do not try to "become a different person" while talking on the phone. Be your normal self! The person may not be able to see you, but they can certainly hear you.

Remember to act natural on the phone. This is probably one of my biggest annoiances. When I pick up the phone, and the person does not sound like there usual self! Something that is pretty obvious when talking to other people on the phone is that there voice sounds drastically different. For some reason their voice sounds distorted in some way or another. Do not act alarmed when this happerns, for it happens regularly. Another tip is to not stress out if the other person gets disconnected, or starts fading away. This means that they are probably using a cell phone, or are in a distant area.

Another good tip is if someone from the other person's family answers the phone you should state your name, and who you would like to speak to. Kepp your sentences short, and to the point. Do not say confusing words on the phone.

These are very easy tips that everyone should get into the habbit of doing so that everyone will be great at talking on the phone! I hope that these tips will help you become better at holding a polite conversation on the phone, and everywhere!

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