Telephonic communication allows people to connect over long distances without face-to-face interaction. A phone call involves greeting the caller, identifying the purpose of the call, discussing the issue, summarizing, and ending the interaction. Phone calls provide an easy, quick, and accessible means of communication regardless of physical distance. Proper phone etiquette involves being prepared before answering, focusing on the caller, and using acceptable phrases like "thank you" rather than unacceptable phrases like "yeah" when ending the interaction.