Do you make sure that you're the one ending a phone call or meeting?
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I usually do...I always try to end the conversation so that there is no confusion and with my husband so that i can be the first to say i love you :)
256412
Turn off voice mail and text messaging so they can't leave a message, you can call the cell phone company to do this. You can always see who called if there is someone you need to call back. Then just use the caller id and don't answer the phone. If the person stops having anyone to talk to they will eventually grow tired of calling you.\n\nIf they still keep calling you, you can get a restraining order from the police disallowing them to call you.
602192
press talk to talk press end to end the call
580564
I agree call-not showing up-might hurt you
542830
Never - when I hear the phone ring (which isn't often cause I've turned it down so low), if I'm busy with my 1 year old twins, then forget it, my kids are more important than whoever is on the phone, and they should leave a message if they want to be called back.\n\nYou are right, people who answer your phone are rude, none of their business who is calling you!  Stand up for your privacy rights and say something (politely) to the effect of "Please don't answer my private calls."  If they get offended it's their fault - know that offense is taken, not given.
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Yes.\n\nIf you are using the company phone, which they pay for.\n\nThey have the right to know who you are calling.\n\n\nWhat does it matter if your calling is work related.\n\nYou shouldn't be making personal calls at work, except for emergencies anyway.
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JUST HAVE A TALK AND END IT!!
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Yes, a family member, or a close friend. And make sure that it is someone who will let you stay in contact.
536031
If you vote to close the meeting.
654791
you might be interrupting their action....it's courteous to let them know that you're on your way over.
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answer the phone and keep repeating hello like you can't hear them, then get mad and fuss like it's a crank call. \nrepeat if they call back.
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The answer may very, depending upon who you speak with, but as someone who has been the supervisor of a marketing research firm and who has also been a customer service rep for a telephone company, I would have to say the five most important standards, as I have been taught, for a professional phone call are as follows:\n\n1.  Friendly but professional tone of voice.\n\n2.  No dead air.\n\n3.  If you have to put the person on hold, give them an exact timeframe as to when they can expect you to come back, i.e. if you say, "Do you mind holding for a minute?" then come back in exactly one minute.  If you need more time, simply tell the person, "Thank you for holding.  I apologize about the wait.  I am still working this issue out for you.  Do you mind holding for another minute?"\n\n4.  Do not clear your throat, sneeze, cough, etc. with the other person on the line.  If you have to do so, make sure they cannot hear you via a mute button on a headseat or by covering the receiver.\n\n5.  Match the other person's pace.  If they're a fast talker and you're not, speed it up.  If they're a slow talker and you're a fast talker, slow it down.  This will maximize communication between the two of you, it will cut down on frustration, and it, thus, makes the phone call much more efficient.\n\nHope these help.  Best of luck.
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make that telephone call
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After the call both parties should put the phone down.
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Show him that is really is over********By letting him see you with someone else.When he calls you let another man answer the phone sometimes****He will get the picture soon********
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It might not be OK, but, you have a choice, DON' T ANSWER THE PHONE!  Get caller ID, if your boss calls, just don't answer it.  Or, you can simply tell that person that phone calls during the day wake you up.  Take a stand!
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well wait for their call for like 3days, if they dont call them. if they say you werenot successful then you ask them on their reasons.