How do you place a telephone call?

Question

I don't know if this is a trend or perhaps I'm just an old timer, but lately, when my daughter's friends call the house, I pick up the phone and say "hello.." and the caller will respond by saying "hello?" This drives me bonkers! Is something wrong with me?

Answer 1

Here you go....



You--"hello"



Them--"hello"



You--"goodbye"....dial tone.........

Answer 2

When someone answers the telephone with "hello", I always respond "hello or hi" but follow that very quickly with "may I speak with"

Answer 3

I think its just out of respect to say hello back (they are only speaking) and then ask to speak with whom you will like to speak with

Answer 4

answer hello with hello is a natural response. even when you say _____ residence , most people will say hello, is ? there, or hello this is ?. can't be stopped, has to be lived with.

Answer 5

OMG I hate that!!! No nothing is wrong with you, theyre just dumb f*cks.