{"id":50998,"date":"2019-02-18T01:00:13","date_gmt":"2019-02-18T01:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/127.0.0.1\/aee\/aee-1106-how-to-get-off-the-phone-quickly-in-english\/"},"modified":"2023-04-25T15:46:11","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T15:46:11","slug":"aee-1106-how-to-get-off-the-phone-quickly-in-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/aee-1106-how-to-get-off-the-phone-quickly-in-english\/","title":{"rendered":"AEE 1106: How to Get Off the Phone Quickly in English"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you ever feel like you don\u2019t have time to talk to people on the phone?<\/p>\n

Are you ever worried how you come off when you cut a conversation short in English?<\/p>\n

Do you know how to handle this situation so that there are no hurt feelings?<\/p>\n

Knowing what to say in this situation can really be important.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re going to walk you through why phone etiquette matters, and how to show that you care even when you don\u2019t have time to chat on the phone.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s a letter that talks about this very situation.<\/p>\n

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Hi Lindsay,<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Being a new mom, my exchanges have gotten much shorter. My long phone conversations are a thing of the past because I often need to get off the phone quickly or know that I can\u2019t talk for very long. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

However, I still love talking to people when I get the chance. Everyone has been very understanding, but there\u2019s certain language to use that helps people understand that you can\u2019t talk for very long. I can\u2019t just say \u201cokay sorry bye\u201d. Though I could and people would understand, but it\u2019s not like me to talk like that.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Do you have any suggestions about how to handle these situations?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thank you very much!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Knowing The Right Things To Say Can Help A Lot<\/strong><\/p>\n

Phone etiquette is so important, and people often don\u2019t realize that! <\/p>\n

So what can I say? <\/p>\n

Below are some phrases you can use when you know you don\u2019t have a long time to talk.<\/p>\n

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When you start the conversation:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Step 1: Express your excitement to talk so that they know that you care. This comes through really well and sets the right tone.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Explain what may happen over the course of the call so that they are prepared. This shows concern and is a very honest depiction of what may happen while the two of you are talking.<\/p>\n