Telephone Conversations

May I ask who's calling? 

• Ms. Smith, please.
• I'll call tomorrow.
• This is Bob Hall.

I'm sorry, but she's out to lunch right now. 

• Okay. I'll call her right now.
• I'll call her after lunch.
• Okay. Lunch time is fine.

Could I have your telephone number, please?

• Yes. It's 532-9843.
• My name's Greg Rodgers.
• My zip code is 09783.

Would you like to leave a message? 

• No. I'll call later.
• Yes. Go ahead.
• Yes. Please give him the message.

Could you spell your name, please? 

• I work for Sony.
• It`s spelled T . . I . . M.
• That's correct.

I'll be sure to give her the message. 

• Here's the message.
• No. I'll call later.
• Thank you.

I'm sorry, but he's in a meeting now. 

• Okay. Then, I'll meet him now.
• Do you know when it'll be over?
• Sorry. I can't meet him now.

I'm sorry, but he won't be back to the office until Thursday afternoon. 

• I'll call him Thursday morning.
• Alright. Please tell him Jeff called.
• Have him call me on Wednesday at 3:00.

Mr. Jones would like to reschedule Wednesday's appointment to next Monday at 10 O'Clock. 

• Next Wednesday would be fine.
• Sorry. I'm busy on Monday at 11:00.
• Sure. No problem.

Shall I have her call you back later today? 

• Yes. I'll call her later.
• No. Just tell her I called.
• Yes. Tomorrow is fine.