Phone Etiquette Tips:

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Phone Etiquette tips: (when you are Caller) 1. Plan the call. Always jot down key objectives before making a call. What are you trying to accomplish? What outcome are you expecting? How will you deal with objections? By setting an agenda, you are showing respect to the person you are calling and acknowledging his or her busy schedule. 1. Know who you are calling. When you are making a call, getting the other person's name right is critical. Understand that person's position in the organization and acknowledge this in your greeting. 1. Be polite. This should be obvious, but being polite doesn't just mean treating the person you are calling with respect. This should extend to the person answering the phone or to the message that you leave on voice mail. 1. Introduce yourself. Make sure that your party knows who you are, what company you represent and the nature of your call. This applies whether you reach the person's voice mail or connect in person. Speak clearly and slowly. 1. Get to the point. Once you are successful in reaching your party and have introduced yourself, get to the point. One of the main phone etiquette tips is not to waste another's time. Idle chit-chat will only indicate that you do not respect your party's time. Let the person know why you are calling and use your notes to keep your agenda clear. 1. Listen. Allow the person you are calling to ask questions and convey his or her point of view. Do not interrupt, and answer questions honestly and directly. Even if you are met with objections, allow the individual to finish before jumping in with your defense. Be courteous and check your attitude frequently. Indicate that you are listening by saying, "I see," "I understand," or simply, "Yes," but refrain from other comment until the individual is finished. 1. Ask open-ended questions.
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