Telephone #1

A compilation of conversations I've had at work.

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PrintingCo: Hello?

Me: May I speak to MrX?

Printer: He's on the other line. Who's this?

Me: This Xen from..

PrintingCo: (cuts in) He's on the other line.
Me: (about to say something)

PrintingCo: He's on the other line. I'll get him to call you back.

Me: Ok

*I hang up*

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Me: Hello, Xen speaking.

Lady: Ms D!

Me: Sorry? (on purpose)

Lady: Ms D!

Me: What?

Lady: Ms D?

Me: This is Xen.

Lady: Is Ms D there?

Me: Hold on

*transfers call*

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Me: Good Afternoon, XXCompany, Xen speaking.

Lady: Who's this?
Me: Who are you looking for?

Lady: MrK.

Me: MrK is in a discussion..

Lady: (cuts in) He is the Dept. Manager right? Are you his executive?

Me: Yes..

Lady: Who's this?

Me: Xen.

Lady: Jen?

Me: Zen.

Lady: Jian?

Me: ZZZZZennnnn.

Lady: Oh Jen.. (airport announcement can be heard)

(Lady keeps quiet to listen)

Me: .... (about to hang up)

Lady: (continues without an apology) Is it possible for me to meet you and MrK?

Me: What is this regarding?

Lady: We are actually seeking a sponsorship.. yadayada

Me: (cuts in) Sorry this is the XX Dept. You need to look for MrW.

*transfers call*

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Girl: Hi may I speak to Xen?

Me: Speaking.

Girl: Hi Xen, this is XX calling to enquire about the proposed project?

Me: Yes, you called yesterday.

Girl: Oh, I did? So have you taken a look at the proposal?

Me: *indisbelief* Yes I did and I gave you my reply yesterday.

Girl: *chirpily* Oh! So what was your reply?

Me: Since you have forgotten that we spoke, I guess you are not as keen on the project. We would not be interested anymore. Thank you for your proposal.

Girl: ... (at a loss for words)

Me: Goodbye.

*click*

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Have we lost our phone etiquette in the 21st century?