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Outgoing phone call protocol - how does it work?

When you make a call to a service or business, say, you're calling because you have a problem or require a service -- what do /you/ say? [more inside]
posted by Feel the beat of the rhythm of the night on Jan 8, 2013 - 32 answers

Call me maybe

You: a professor. I: student/applicant for your program. How do you feel about phone contact? Details inside. [more inside]
posted by kettleoffish on Nov 6, 2012 - 16 answers

Etiquette regarding followups after an interview? Found an awesome job, but don't want to seem pushy.

I found a job that I would really like to get, but the company is being slow in making a decision. [more inside]
posted by digitaldraco on Feb 1, 2012 - 10 answers

Please help me to tell people I will not always be available to them

Please help me to politely tell people that I am not available 24/7 by phone. [more inside]
posted by triggerfinger on Dec 22, 2010 - 62 answers

iPhone broken by a 2.5 year old

What's the etiquette consensus on paying for things broken by a relative's child? Last night my wife was at her brother's house. Their 2.5 year old boy snatched her iPhone from her hand while she was using it and smashed it against a wall, breaking the screen. [more inside]
posted by thewalrus on Sep 15, 2010 - 63 answers

How can I salvage a bad sell on eBay?

My first sale on eBay was a new and unused mobile phone. Turns out that (unknown to me) it wasn’t new and has been used before. This is starting to turn into a bit of a disaster for an eBay virgin and threatens to tar me with a poor sellers rating. Can seasoned eBay’ers please give me some advice! [more inside]
posted by mr_silver on Aug 18, 2010 - 25 answers

Smith residence, Sally speaking!

How do children learn phone etiquette in a world with no landlines? [more inside]
posted by Eyebrows McGee on Apr 26, 2010 - 22 answers

How to deal with obnoxious recruiters?

How do you deal with calls from recruiters who are inappropriately rude? [more inside]
posted by designmartini on Nov 21, 2007 - 19 answers

Is my great aunt hinting that she wants me to call her?

Is my great aunt hinting that she wants me to call her? [more inside]
posted by disaster77 on Jun 23, 2006 - 26 answers

How do I deal with habitually rude callers?

What, if anything, should I do about in-laws who won't identify themselves when they telephone? [more inside]
posted by waldo on Mar 14, 2006 - 57 answers

Is it ok to talk to someone on the phone while using the bathroom?

Is it ok to talk to someone on the phone while using the bathroom? [more inside]
posted by ChasFile on Aug 13, 2004 - 76 answers