Making appointments

What is a common phrase to start a phone call to make an appointment?

• Goodbye, I need to make an appointment.

• Hi, I want to cancel my appointment.

• Hello, I would like to schedule an appointment.

• Hey, can I book a meeting?

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

How would you ask to schedule a meeting with someone?

• Are you free for a catch-up?

• When can we have a chat?

• Can we meet sometime in the future?

• Would you be available for a meeting sometime this week?

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CCSS.L.2.3

CCSS.L.2.3A

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

What is a polite way to ask for someone's availability?

• When can you meet?

• When would be a good time for you?

• Tell me your schedule.

• Are you free?

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

When making an appointment, why is it important to confirm the date and time?

• To confuse the other party

• To test the memory of the parties involved

• To make the appointment more complicated

• To ensure both parties are in agreement and reduce the risk of miscommunication or missed appointments.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What should you do if you need to reschedule an appointment?

• Ignore the appointment and not show up

• Ask a friend to attend the appointment on your behalf

• Reschedule the appointment without informing anyone

• Contact the person or organization to provide availability for a new time slot.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

How can you politely decline an appointment if you are unavailable?

• Sorry, I have other plans.

• I don't want to attend.

• I'm busy, can't make it.

• Thank you for the invitation, but unfortunately, I am unavailable at that time. I appreciate the offer and hope to connect in the future.

What information should you provide when making an appointment?

• Random date and time

• No contact information

• Full name, contact information, reason for appointment, preferred date and time, relevant medical history

• First name only

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What are some common phrases to use when confirming an appointment?

• Just confirming our appointment for [date] at [time], I wanted to double-check our meeting on [date] at [time], Are we still on for our appointment on [date] at [time]?

• Shall we confirm our appointment for [date] at [time]?

• Are you free on [date] at [time]?

• Let's meet on [date] at [time]

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

How can you express gratitude at the end of an appointment scheduling conversation?

• Thank you for your time

• Goodbye and good riddance

• Thanks for nothing

• I didn't really want to talk to you anyway

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CCSS.L.5.1A

Why is it important to follow up after an appointment has been made?

• There are no benefits to following up

• It is unnecessary and a waste of time

• It helps ensure all necessary actions are taken and shows professionalism and care for the individual's needs.

• Following up can annoy the individual

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4