proper to way to respond on phone?

[JohnCU]

Originally posted by: Kalbi
Herro? Sorry no engrish.

roflol:beer:

 

[Jeff7181]

Originally posted by: rbloedow
I just say "That's me!"

Me to... and if you say it enthusiastically they pause for a few seconds like they're confused.

*EDIT* It's also fun to do something like this...

"Hello?"
"May I speak with Jeff?"
"No you may not."
shocked pause on their end
"He's dead."
"Oh, I'm very sorry, goodbye."

 

[thirdlegstump]

Thank you for calling Nascar....

 

[xcript]

No. *click*

 

[SocrPlyr]

Originally posted by: hypn0tik
'Speaking'

 

[Apathetic]

I just say "speaking".

Dave

 

[Kevin1211]

"this is he"

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

"speaking" or "this is he"

but if I can tell it's a telemarketer, they just get a dial tone. otherwise the suspicious mind of mine starts wondering who it is... i dont get all too many calls through my land line, so its usually official stuff or junk (all others go to cell)

 

[captains]

who dis?

 

[scorpmatt]

Burger king, what's your beef?
Wild Waves , how can I get you wet?
Shay Whiteys, this is Shay
Joe's Pool Hall, you smack em we rack em

just a few that I've said randomly when picking up the phone

 

[broon]

I would say "this is" only if they announce who they are first. Otherwise it's "may I ask who's calling?"

When I call someone, I say "This is broon, may I speak to [insert name]?"

 

[jemcam]

Originally posted by: captains
who dis?

"who dis be?"

 

[Adica]

"This is she", depending on who is on the other end. Usually I ask who they are before identifying myself.