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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Answering the phone
When answering the phone, are both below correct to say?
Which is more natural?
Hello, who is this?
Hello, who is it?
Which is more natural?
Hello, who is this?
Hello, who is it?
Top answer
Both are in use, and common when used, but both are slightly rude, and should not be used unless the identity of the caller cannot be determined by listening and consideration.
- Both are in use, and common when used, but both are slightly rude, and should not be used unless the identity of the caller cannot be determined by listening and consideration.
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Both are in use, and common when used, but both are slightly rude, and should not be used unless the identity of the caller cannot be determined by listening and consideration.
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That is, just say "Hello?" when you pick up the phone. Save your versions for later in the conversation, as Mr. M suggests, when you can't figure out who it is. Even then, a politer version would be "I'm sorry - I didn't catch your name" (even though the person didn't give it).
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Okay, thanks Grammar Geek. I really appreciate it.
That makes more sense to me now. I will do as you suggest.
That makes more sense to me now. I will do as you suggest.
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