TIPS TO MAKE YOUR PHONE A SLAVE NOT A MASTER
by: Anandrahi
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Telephone is very important part of our professional and family life. We may live without television but it is almost impossible to proceed in life without a telephone today. In modern world a person spends a great deal of time talking to others on telephone. It is the easiest and the best medium of communication between two persons. Sitting in the comforts of your home or office you can talk to any body anywhere in the world. There are business dealings, personal communication or romantic/friendly chitchat.
Modern craze for flashy mobile phones is certainly helping us to communicate instantly and to any place in the world although its nuisance value is unbeatable. Giving us one joy phones have snatched many - most common of them is a daily dose of restlessness - leading us to several nervous and physical ailments.
You definitely need to know something to use this little chat-box effectively - maximising its benefits and minimising the negatives:-
PLAN YOUR COMMUNICATION
Mostly our phone conversation is unplanned, and sometimes awkward. We even waste a large amount of our precious time which can be used in enhancing other skills, better business planning or creative activities. Other people also eat up our time with long or useless calls. Now it is time to bring some discipline in your phone handling.
WHERE TO KEEP THE RING TONES OFF
Mobiles ring (with crazy ring tones) any time anywhere without regard to the occasion. They disturb the classes, spoil mood in a movie theatre, annoyingly pull you out of sleep (sometimes just to know that it was a wrong call), and cause embarrassment at peace, religious or consolation meetings. At such places keep the ringer off and vibration mode on.
LET OTHERS ATTEND IT
If you are managing an office and have employees never attend the calls. Delegate this duty to a wise receptionist who can handle many calls herself and censor the unnecessary (or wrong ones). Instruct her to be very polite and cooperative. A bad receptionist can damage your business interests immensely.
BE DIRECT AND SHORT
If you are calling someone tell your name and purpose immediately. It will save time and the communication can be to the point. Keep your sentences direct and short. If your sentences are long and you explain the things unnecessarily people will yawn with boredom and in future they will try to avoid you.
DON'T ASK TO HOLD IT FOR LONG
Try your best not to make others hold the call for long - everybody dislikes it. People are busy and their time is valuable. If the customers are not attended quickly they may start hating the company.
WHEN ANGRY, NEVER CALL
Never call anybody or any company whenever you are angry or impatient. You just tarnish your own image. Moreover such an attitude creates a communication gap and that can't solve any problem. Be friendly, cool and tactful while attending or making a call.
SMILE BREAKS THE BOUNDARIES
In case a company is to be run successfully only smiling persons should be allowed to make or attend a call. A smile always passes through the phone network to another person and prepares ground for a better communication.
CUT DOWN YOUR GOSSIP
People love to express themselves on their phones. But long gossips add to monthly bills as well as ruin the time that can be used in career-building. It is better to keep your expression compact. It will save time, energy and money.
SWITCH OFF MOBILES WHEN SLEEPING
Switch off your mobile while sleeping. Otherwise you won't be able to have a sound sleep. People must know what is the right time to call to you. In case there is an emergency call it can be passed through your landline that can also be attended by other family members.
NEVER FLASH IT LIKE A GIRL FRIEND
Don't flash your mobile like teenagers flash their cute girl friends. Keep it in your pocket or in your table drawer. Flashing a mobile saps the sophistication of your personality.
Author:
Anandrahi
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Anandrahi.com
Smart Way to Personal Development
About the Author
Anandrahi is a famous writer and educationist of international fame. He has trained thousands of persons in Communication Skills, Personality Development and Art of Successful Life. He has written hundreds of articles and many best-selling books.
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