TELEPHONE CONVERSATION TYPES OF PHONE CALLS • Asking for information • Making an appointment • Filing a complaint • Conversation • Placing an order 5 STAGES OF PHONE CALL OPENINGS AND GREETINGS ESTABLISHING REASON FOR CALLING CONTENT, CONVERSATION, BUSINESS WRAP-UP, NEXT STEPS, AND FEEDBACK CLOSING 5 TIPS PHONE ETIQUETTE • State your name when answering the phone • Remember the name of the caller and use it • Use formal language • Summarize the conversation/agreement • Avoid silence