[General] Conversation over the phone

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cafedesjoursheureux

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Hi, I'm working as an assistant to Executive Director. So I often have to reach his partners by telephone. When the person answer, I say:

" Hello, I'm calling from ...company, Mr M.R would like to talk to you, could I transfer the call please? Thanks!".

I would like to know if it is too "word by word" from French ;-).. Or is there any better way to say it?
Thanks for your help
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Sounds fine to me. You could also omit any reference to yourself, and say 'This is <company>. I have a call for <whoever> from <whoever>.' But your version sounds OK (and I never won any prizes for telephone handling, so maybe you should wait for some other view ;-))

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I would try: This is (your name)____ from Mr.Smith's office. Mr. Smith would like to speak to Mr. ______. Is he available to take this call?

I hope that helps you.
 

cafedesjoursheureux

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Re: Phone handing

I would try: This is (your name)____ from Mr.Smith's office. Mr. Smith would like to speak to Mr. ______. Is he available to take this call?

I hope that helps you.


Tks so much, but I always call to mobile phone number of these "VIP" partners, so I should ask him directly: Hello, Mr Smith from ______ would like to speak to you. Please hold the line! ?
 
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