When you are a caller
-- Hello? -- Is that John? -- Can I speak to John? -- May I speak to John?
When you are a receiver
-- This is John speaking, who's that? -- Who's speaking please? -- Who's calling please?
When you ask the caller to wait
-- One moment please. -- Just a minute please. -- Hold on please. -- Hang on please
When you ask the caller to leave messages
-- Can you leave the message? -- Can I take your message? -- Would you like to leave a message? -- Would you like him/her to call you back?
When calling the wrong number
-- I'm afraid you got the wrong number -- Sorry, I think you reach the wrong number
When asking the receiver to transfer the line
-- Can I have extension 1234 please? -- Could you please transfer the line to Mr. John please?
When finish talking
-- Nice talking to you -- Talk to you later |