People/phone skills

Mrs_Saieen · February 9, 2012, 5:40pm

Talking on the phone scares me.

ask me to do anything else for work…anything. I can even deal with clients in person… but ask me to call up a client, and that scares the crap outta me. I stutter and unless its a friend or family member i get VERY nervous on the phone.

Can phone skills be acquired or is it more like… you either have it or you don’t?

partyslims · February 9, 2012, 6:01pm

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Make a list of things you want to discuss and keep it in front of you. Wrote down specific questions, that can help.

NomiCA · February 9, 2012, 8:26pm

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^that........ works when you have to make a call.............about answering.......i guess u just have to let go and with time u will get comfortable.

Muzna · February 9, 2012, 8:32pm

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yeah....this is not something you are born with....you can learn the skill.
a script always works.....and it will do wonders to help you become comfortable.

Mirch · February 9, 2012, 8:37pm

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Buy a voice changer , they will not know it is you.

Ghost14 · February 9, 2012, 9:22pm

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I want to play a game...

Chicken_Biryani · February 10, 2012, 12:15am

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but Alas its the other way round with me .. I keep wishing who ever has called is regards work coz then one has a clear idea what to talk about ... but when its a friend or a relative i stutter and stammer after a while coz banda kitna bolay all the baatein finish and i feel i cant talk anymore and then it ends on a random acha ji allah hafiz :(

Sanaabc · February 10, 2012, 2:25am

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I deteeeeeeeeesst talking on phone. I hate when people call u up and u ask the purpose .. they are like nothing bas wese hi.. after a minute..can u do me a favor by etc etc. Gawsh just come to the point already.
I call people when I really need to..

Southie · February 12, 2012, 4:21am

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Would having a stress release tool help - say some sort of ball that you can squeeze with your free hand, and/or a toy that bobs its head sideways with a big smilie face.

Reha · February 12, 2012, 5:45am

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You will get better with time. I hated the phone but now I love it. Its fun for me when it comes to work but don't ask me to talk for hours on the phone aye vayeen.