Real Life: Talking on a Business Phone (1)

Good morning, Johnson & Wesson. How can I help you? .........
I'm sorry. I'm afraid you have the wrong number.
Good morning. I'd like to speak to Mrs. Robertson please.
Yes, I'll hold.

I'm sorry. Mr. Smith is out of the office right now. Can I take a message? .........
Yes, I'll put you through.
Yes, I'd like to speak to Mr. Jones, please.
Yes, please tell him that Sarah Norman called.

Hi. Can I speak to Roberta Stafford please? .........
Sure. Can I tell her who is calling?
Sure. I'll tell her that you called when she gets in.
Yes, I'll hold.

I'm sorry. Can you speak a little bit louder? The line is breaking up. .........
Hang on. Let me switch from my cordless to my other phone.
I'm sorry. You have the wrong number.
He's out of the office right now. Can I have him call you back?

I'm sorry. Ms. Jones won't be back for about two weeks. She checks her messages so I could have her call you when she calls the office. .........
Yes, that sounds great. Please tell her to call Samantha Warren.
Yes, I'll put you through.
Yes, I'll will hold for her.

Hi. Is this Robertson, Miller and Ward? .........
I would like to hold please.
Yes, how can I help you?
Please have Ms. Miller call me when she gets in.

Hi. My name is Celia Timms and I would like to speak to your manager please. .........
Sure. I'll put you through.
No, I prefer to hold, thanks.
Yes, that sounds good. Please have her call me.

I think we got disconnected. I'll put you through now. .........
OK. Thanks.
How can I help you?
Please tell her that Mr. Franco called.

She is out for lunch right now. She'll be back in about an hour or so. .........
OK. I'll put you through.
I prefer to hold.
OK. I'll call back. Thanks.

Do I have the right extension? I'm looking for accounts receivable. .........
Yes, you sure do. How can I help you?
She's out for lunch right now.
Yes, please have her call me as soon as possible.