Ways to keep phone Calls Shorts
1. "Don't ask question like "What's new. They give the
impression that you have time to chat. After "hello", get right to the heart of the matter.
2. Time your calls intelligently.
If you make a call right before lunch or dinner, or at the and of the workday, people chat less.
3. Set a time limit.
Start with, "Hi I've only got a few
minutes, but I wanted to talk to you about...."Or, Gee, I'd love to talk more, but I only have a couple of minutes before I have to run errands.
4. Jump on a pause.
Even the most talkactive caller has to pause now and then quickly say "it has been great talking with you". Then end the conversation.
5. Forget niceties.
Some people just don't take to hint. Interrupt your caller and say "I'd like to talk to you longer, but I'm pressed for time. Good bye.". Then hang up don't ask for permission to end the conversation.
6. Find a "partner in crime".
If nothing else works, ask someone in your home to help you. For example, one womwn signals her husband, who yells, "Jane, I think the roast is burning!"
7. Avoid the phone completely.
Use an answering machine to screen calls. If you have an important message for a chatterbox, leave the message when he or she isn't in.