Have you heard a DRONE buzzzzing away ? Do you sound very boring and monotonous to the listener on the phone a the other end? You could be a drone over the phone.
3. Body Language
• Body Language can be
heard on the phone
• So, sit up or stand up
• smile
• pay attention
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4. Voice Depth
• Voice tone and inflections
account for 45% of your
message
• If it is too deep it sounds
threatening
• If it is too high it sounds
childlike
• If it is Monotone the
listener gets bored
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5. Voice Quality
• Project Confidence
• Stay well modulated
• What you say should be
clear and easy to
understand
6. Active listening
• Using words like ‘uhhuh, ok , I see, is it, right
, great
• Repeat what you have
heard to make sure you
are getting the right
message
7. Avoid
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Stereotyping the caller
Jumping to conclusions
Offering solutions too fast
Ignoring the facts and trying
to read between lines
• Trying to judge
• Trying to gauge intention
• Expressing boredom,
excitement or any other
personal feelings
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8. SO FOLLOW THESE POINTS
AND MAKE SURE YOU
DON’T SOUND LIKE A
DRONE ON THE PHONE