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Phone & video calls

Handle calls confidently: clarify, spell, confirm numbers and deal with technical problems.

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πŸ’‘ Tips from the pros

  • Never pretend you understood. Asking to repeat is professional, not weak.
  • Repeat numbers, names and dates back to confirm them ("So that's…").
  • Learn the NATO alphabet for spelling: A as in Alpha, B as in Bravo…
  • On video calls, name the problem neutrally: "You're on mute", "Your screen is frozen".
  • Finish by confirming the next step and saying thank you.

Listen to each phrase, then press the mic and say it.

Answering & starting

Good morning, [name] speaking.

Hi, this is … from …

I'm calling about…

Is now a good time to talk?

Clarifying

Sorry, could you repeat that, please?

Could you speak a bit more slowly, please?

Could you spell that for me?

Sorry, I didn't catch your name.

Confirming

Just to confirm, …

So that's Tuesday the 14th at 3 p.m.?

Let me read that back to you.

Video-call problems

You're on mute.

Sorry, you're breaking up.

Your screen is frozen.

Can everyone see my screen?

I'll turn off my camera β€” my connection is slow.

Ending

I'll send you an email to confirm.

Thanks for your time.

Speak to you soon. Bye!