How do you ask who is calling politely?

How do you ask who is calling politely?

Say “Hello, this is (name)” to let people know who you are. If you answer the phone and the caller doesn’t give his name, you can say “May I ask who’s calling, please?”.

How do you ask for a name to call someone?

“What’s your preferred title” sounds too formal. “What do you like to be called” sounds too informal. “Can I call you by your first name” sounds too demanding. “Are you comfortable with me calling you Doctor.

How do you ask for reason for calling?

You can either tell them the reason yourself when you give them your name and where you work or after they have asked you why you are calling. Normally to explain the reason you would start by saying ‘it’s regarding’, ‘it’s concerning’, ‘it’s about’ or ‘I’m calling about’ and then give the reason.

Who’s calling Meaning?

Used by a phone-call receiver to ask the identity of the caller. phrase.

Who is this polite way?

In my experience, “Who is this?” is generally perceived as more polite than “Who are you?” or similar. I don’t have a good reason for it. There are other more-polite forms, as noted in the other answers, but “Who is this?” is direct, reasonable, and unlikely to offend.

How do you ask someone’s name professionally?

How to ask for someone’s name and where they are from politely or indirectly?

1. Which is correct? May I ask you what’s your name? May I ask you what your name is?
2. Which is correct? Could you tell me where are you from? Could you tell me where you’re from?

How do you ask someone their name indirectly?

This is an update of a story originally written by Maggie Zhang.

1. Ask them to put their number in your phone.
2. Ask for their email address.
3. Introduce them to a friend.
4. Wait until the conversation ends and ask a friend.
5. Ask them how to spell their name or for their preferred nickname.
6. Ask for their business card.

How do you ask for a talk?

So now you know 3 ways to ask to speak with someone else: “Could I have a word with you?” for asking to speak with someone privately, and get them away from a group, “Do you have a moment?” as a way to ask about the other persons availability for a conversation, and the most informal phrase, “Could I talk to you for a …

Who is calling in sentence?

A: “Good afternoon. Could I speak to Ms. Sanders, please?” B: “She’s in a meeting at the moment. May I ask who’s calling?” A: “Hello, is this the Martens residence?” B: “Yes, who’s calling, please?”

What is whose used for?

Whose is a possessive pronoun. Use it when you’re asking (or telling) to whom something belongs. For example: whose sandwich is this?