The document provides guidelines for proper telephone etiquette. It recommends answering the phone within three rings, greeting the caller, and stating your name. It also suggests asking how you can help the customer. The document outlines using a normal tone of voice, speaking clearly, and avoiding swear words. Additional tips include being prepared when answering, smiling, identifying your company, focusing on the customer, and avoiding phrases like "I don't know." Proper telephone etiquette creates a positive customer experience.

1. TELEPHONE ETIQUETTE
Presented by,
Krishna Kumar
Lakshman Sankar
Meera.M
Menath Winnie

2. ANSWERING THE PHONE
1. Pick up the phone in three rings . More than three rings signals
chaos in your office or inattentiveness.
2. Greet the caller, e.g. “hello,” “good morning.” Good manners
shows you respect the caller.
3. Give your name. This is a courtesy that serves to personalize
the customer service experience as well as allowing the customer
to hold you accountable for your level of service.

3. 4.Ask the customer if or how you can help. Asking to help tells the
customer you are there to serve his/her needs and to solve
his/her problems. This also leaves the customer with a positive
impression.
5.The greeting is key, it sets the tone and style of the whole
interaction

4. USAGE OF TONE
 Use your normal tone of voice when answering a call.
 In case if you have a tendency to speak loud or shout, avoid
doing so on the telephone.

5. USAGE OF LANGUAGE
 Speak in a normal way but in a effective manner.
 Never use swear words.
 Words delivered should be clear & understood to the caller.

6. TIPS FOR TELEPHONE ETIQUETTE
 Before you answer, be prepared:
 Have your computer switched on.
 Have pens, pencils, and notepad ready.
 In answering the phone:
 Answer calls promptly by the second or third ring.
 Smile as you pick up the phone.
 Use your “telephone” voice, controlling your volume and speed.
 Project a tone that is enthusiastic, natural, attentive and respectful.
 Greet the customer, and identify your company and yourself.

7. TIPS FOR TELEPHONE ETIQUETTE
 In the course of the conversation:
 Focus your attention on the customer.
 Enunciate/articulate clearly. Speak distinctly.
 Use simple English – avoid slang and/or acronyms.
 Use action specific words and directions.
 Use the customer’s name during the conversation.
 Always speak calmly and choose your words naturally.

8. TIPS FOR TELEPHONE ETIQUETTE
 Avoid forbidden phrases:
 “ I don’t know.”
 “I/we can’t do that.”
 “You’ll have to….”
 “Just a second.”
 “No.”

9. DO’S & DON'TS

10. DO’S
 Be patient and helpful.
 Respond clearly with “yes” or “no” when speaking.
 Always remember it is important :
-If you are answering a call on behalf of your team member please
mention to the caller & try if you can assist them on the query.
-Else note down the caller’s number so that a concerned user can make a
call back on the query for resolution.

11. DO’S
 Address the Caller Properly by his or her title.
Eg : ( Good morning Mr. Brown, Good afternoon Ms. Sanders).
 Listen to the Caller and what they have to say.
 Always ask if you can put the caller on hold.
 Verify that you have heard and transcribed the message
accurately.

12. DONT’S
 Do not eat or drink while you are on telephone duty.
 Do not use slang words or Poor Language.
 Never address an unfamiliar caller by his or her first name.
 Never snap back or act rude to the caller.
 Never leave the person on hold for more than a few seconds or
they may become upset and hang up.

13. Five Phases of a Call
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4
Opening
the
Call (Greeting
&
Introduction)
Building
Rapport &
Identifying
Customer
Need
(Question)
Collecting/
Verifying
of
Information
(Paraphrase)
Provide
Customer
Solutions,
Alternatives
or
Informatio
n
Phase 5
Get
Customer
Buy-in;
Establish
Next Steps;
Close the call
(Summarize)

14. THANK YOU…