Then Chuck Norris will hand you over my script. Totally serious. Just try it. š
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. What's the funniest/coolest/cleverest/favorite Answering Machine/Voicemail/Answerphone Messages you've heard, or even done yourself? In college my roomate was a cop, he told me that the worst things you can say on an answering machine were 1) telling them your name, 2) telling the caller your number, 3) and that you aren't at home. Well, here's what I did...
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Origins: In one memorable episode of the 1970s television sitcom All in the Family, Archie Bunker is involved in a minor traffic accident and, eager to cash in on the incident, rushes out and engages a Jewish lawyer to sue the other party. However, after conferring with the defendantās attorney, Archieās lawyer advises him that he has no case, as the other sideās witnesses are too strong. Thereās an old legal precept, he informs Archie: āYou canāt beat a station wagon full of nuns.ā
22. "Hi, you've reached [your name, the office of X company]. We're closed until [date]. Please leave your name and phone number and someone will return your call ASAP. Have a great [New Year's, Fourth of July, etc.]."
Leave me a message and wait by your phone till I can call you back. Hey, itās me. I am home, but really trying to avoid someone I donāt like. So if youāve left me a message and I havenāt called you back, then itās probably you. Hi there! (pause) I am (your name)ās answering machine. (Your name) is ā¦
Departments and teams are typically organized by function ā customer service, tech support, sales, billing questions, etc. When a team is busy handling other calls, encourage your callers to leave a message and reassure them that you will get back to them within a reasonable time frame. Itās important that you actually follow through to avoid upsetting your callers.
HI, youāve reached (name). Iām so sorry I canāt pick up the call right now because I am standing right behind you. GOTCHA.
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hi you've reached the home of (name) also known as 007 agents if you get this machine we are probably saving the world this tape will self destruct in 5...4...3...2...1... (BEEP)
The Israelis make sure that they remain the only victims. ā Suad Amiry One girl raved about a nice voicemail a guy had recently left her. I kindly requested she play it and heard this gem: 'Hey, Lydia. It's Sam. Just calling to say what's up. Gimme a ring when you get a chance.'
6. "Hi, this is [your name]. I'm either on a call or away from my desk. Please leave your name, number, and a brief message and I'll get back to you. Thank you."
#6 [automated robot] āThe number you have reached, 717-555-9406, is not available. Please leave a message at the beep.ā [/automated robot]
Are you thinking about changing your voicemail greeting? Would you like some help from us? Set up a cranky, funny voicemail, and share a moment of laughter with your dear ones, before they understand your intention behind it and run to get you! Whenever I call someone and their voicemail greeting is playing, it tells me a lot about who they are, as a person.
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A professional voicemail greeting is a recorded message that welcomes callers to your business when no one is available to pick up the call. For a polished call experience, the greeting should reflect who the client is calling ā whether a general business number, department, team, or individual ā and when the customer can expect the call to be returned.
4. Helloā¦ pause. Helloā¦ long pause. Who is this? long pause again Is anyone on the line?ā¦ long pause and beep sound.
āIn case you have forgotten, this is a machine ā my owner does not want siding, the newspaper, or the carpets cleaned. He donates to charity through its office and do not want their picture taken. If youāre still with me, leave a message and weāll see if he calls you back.ā