Body Language
• BodyLanguage can be
heard on the phone
• So, sit up or stand up
• smile
• pay attention
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4.
Voice Depth
• Voicetone and inflections
account for 45% of your
message
• If it is too deep it sounds
threatening
• If it is too high it sounds
childlike
• If it is Monotone the
listener gets bored
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5.
Voice Quality
• ProjectConfidence
• Stay well modulated
• What you say should be
clear and easy to
understand
6.
Active listening
• Usingwords like ‘uhhuh, ok , I see, is it, right
, great
• Repeat what you have
heard to make sure you
are getting the right
message
7.
Avoid
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Stereotyping the caller
Jumpingto conclusions
Offering solutions too fast
Ignoring the facts and trying
to read between lines
• Trying to judge
• Trying to gauge intention
• Expressing boredom,
excitement or any other
personal feelings
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8.
SO FOLLOW THESEPOINTS
AND MAKE SURE YOU
DON’T SOUND LIKE A
DRONE ON THE PHONE