Phone Etiquette Rules

What is a Good Way to Answer Your Phone?

• Hey, whats up

• This is Jake Jones, how can I help you?

• Hello?

How Loud Should You be Speaking on the Phone?

• around a 3

• very loud so everyone can hear you

• At a complete whisper

Should You Answer Your Phone at a Meeting?

• It depends

• No never

• If It cannot be avoided make sure the person you meet with is aware the call will be happening

Are you aloud to have your phone out on the table while talking with others?

• Yes, they shouldn't care

• It doesn't matter

• No, it's a sign that you are more interested in other things

Should your phone be on in a meeting or conference?

• yes, the speaker will just have to deal with it

• Its not my fault is someone has to get a hold of me

• No, My phone should be powered off or on silent

What type of ringtone should you use?

• "Baby" by Justin Bieber obviously

• A work appropriate one that is most likely already programmed in your phone

• Kanye's New songs off his album

How to Use Speaker Phone

• Don't tell anyone you're going to use it, including the other caller and people in the room with you

• Only tell the person you're on the phone with

• Let everyone in the room know and make sure the person you're calling knows too

What type of voicemail should you leave?

• a lengthy inaudible one

• clearly stated, right to the point, always leaving your name and number

• Don't even talk about the subject at hand