How do you tell a friend to stop calling so much?

Ask the caller to stop calling you so frequently. Tell them honestly that you would prefer they don’t call you so often. If this is someone you would like to continue to talk to, just not so frequently, be prepared to reassure the person that you still like them and would like to talk to them regularly.

What to do if no one is answering your calls?

If they don’t answer, call back once. If they still don’t answer, leave a message asking them to call you back and give a brief explanation of why you’re calling. Unless you’re in an emergency, resist the temptation to call anyone repeatedly in the hopes your call will be answered.

What does it mean when someone is silent on the phone?

A silent call is a telephone call in which the calling party does not speak when the call is answered. In the U.S., the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) uses the term “abandoned call” instead of silent call in its regulations applying to telemarketing.

What is a good excuse for not answering your phone?

Talking to someone in harsh and rude voice. Needed time to calm down. Not in a position to answer call. Hospitals, death in the family etc.

When should you not answer the phone?

Answering Calls

1. Try to answer the phone within three rings.
2. Answer with a friendly greeting.
3. Smile – it shows, even through the phone lines; speak in a pleasant tone of voice – the caller will appreciate it.
4. Ask the caller for their name, even if their name is not necessary for the call.

What to do if she doesn’t pick up the phone?

If she doesn’t pick up, hang up and wait to try again later or on another day.

1. If she doesn’t answer, figure out another possible time to try when she might be available.
2. If you’re pretty sure she’s often available during the time you called, try the same time again in a day or two.

Are Silent calls illegal?

In layman’s terms, even one silent call is against the law, but Ofcom will not commit to doing anything about one call. As to how many silent calls Ofcom would need before they took any action they won’t say.