How do you handle managers who call you on the intercom when certain visitors are in the office?
149167
I have no idea why she does this.  Ask her.
328793
for those uppidy bosses that have a bunch of people stuck up his @ss
1064293
Got some examples of what they're doing?  I can give specifics with how to deal with the situation if I knew.  Otherwise, go off on them--make it loud, don't beat around the bush, make sure you do it while others are present, and tell that individual you're tired of putting up with the childish BS.  If that doesn't work, report them to your supervisor, and document each instance in case you need to file legally (it's called a hostile work environment).  This is my suggestion, since my preferred tactics for this type of scenario aren't for everyone.
64417
Tell them to take you off their list when they call again
1147334
get your phone out, put yourself in close proximity to the loud person, pretend to have a conversation with someone on your phone, and say really loudly "hey bob can you hear me? are you sure? I think everyone in this room is being forced to listen to our conversation because I am talking so loud"                      if that doesn't work, tell them to shut the hell up!
1025251
Just ask for them, direct approach is always the best approach. Always impose on your calls, don't be rude ok.
810679
before you give them a chance to say anything (assuming you have caller ID and know ahead of time that its someone you dont want to talk to) say "Hey is Johnathan there?" ...as if you were the one calling. when they reply say, "Oh ok, I'll try again later then."\nAnd hang up the phone\n\n--Monker
587890
Every business can, and does, make up their own rules for personnel calls at work. They own the phones, and they are paying the bill. \n\nPicture it like someone using your home phone, and you picked up an extension, and listened in. Pretty crappy on your part, but not illegal.\n\nI would however, offer this advice, since I went through a similar situation. If you receive a personnel call, (never, ever, a business call), politely inform the caller that the conversation is not private, and other employees may be listening. It may be uncomfortable at first, but it will remind you and your caller to think first before speaking. \n\nThere is also the added benefit that each caller will have a bit of an untasteful experience with the company. As long as you make the notice to your caller short and professional sounding, the image your company makes may be more important than a tattletale operator. Won't happen overnight mind you, but even wrong numbers can turn into clients down the road.
297421
listening and showing maximum attention to the customer
1007160
Business 2.0 magazine in an article entitled "Firing Up Your Cold Calls" http://money.cnn.com/magazines/business2/business2_archive/2005/12/01/8364583/index.htm has some very interesting and practical tips on how to improve your cold calling strategies and getting through the gatekeepers:\n\n1. Call when the screeners (secretaries, assistants) are out - the ideal time to talk to the decision maker and busy executives would be just after daybreak or after dinnertime. They would still be at work, but their assistants and minders would have already left. Yes, the timing is unconventional, but if it could put you on the phone with the person you need, then that's the thing to do.\n\n2. Engage the gatekeeper. Because you can't always call before or after 9-to-5, chances are there will be times when the secretary or assistant will answer the phone. Charm them or disarm them with unexpected one liners. Make them think of you as a person not as a nuisance.\n\n3. Find something - anything - in common with the person you are cold calling. Sometimes it takes a little digging to get the response you want from the company you want to do business with. An example given in the article is about a vendor trying to get in touch with the head of an asset management company. Since his calls or emails are not returned, what he did was to find other executives in the company with his same last name, and sent that person an email. Pretending to be a long lost cousin may not always work, but it sure can get you the exec's attention.
503621
just ask them in a polite way first by saying "excuse me but this is important , please allow me to finish" and if they persist then you have the right to walk away from them and continue your conversation elsewhere or if they persist you can tell them in a more angered way (in a nonviolent way of course)
1012775
You should address The consultant.  if you are not sure who to address, then you would say "Dear Sir or Madam" or "To whom it may concern"
107890
It is them being rude. How you should respond depends on the context. Is it going on during "water fountain" chat or during business meetings. Is it your boss or someone at your level or below that might be competeting with you. Is it going on with your boss present or not.\nThese issues will make a difference on how you should approach this.
200492
How about not chatting and doing some work?\n\nUseless employees...
212848
i have recieved a number of these calls from people with various accents. They are crazy. Get them off the phone quickly(and have a little fun) by asking them a few questions--"exactly what branch of the government are you calling from?" --"from what department and who heads it?"\nSay, "I know that all communication from the U.S. government can be varied.  May I have your name?"
1148236
Simple, all you have to do is say, hold on just a moment while I put you on hold. Then go get the hotel manager. That's what they're for.
445142
man what are you doing here you should be on the phone with the operator or in the yellow book or the phone directary