Proper phone message

[DJDamage]

Anyone has a good idea of a proper home/cell phone message, one that is both proffesional and friendly.

and please lets not derail this thread into some nonsense of "Yo this is Tony Montana, if you know wats good Foor Youu, Youu will Leave meeeee a Message after the tone ogay???peace out!!

 

[DJDamage]

No one? anyone has any unique voice message that people compliment you on?

 

[SamePendo]

When I was young, my brother and I did this phone message.

We went on holidays with my mom. When we returned from the holidays, she called my other brother, so that he'd pick us up.. this is what she heard:

(Rock Metal music in the background)
Voice: I SAID I DON'T WANT TO ANSWER YOU!! AAAAAHHHH!!!!


Neither my brother or me remembered the message we had recorded, so when our mother got all sad and all, all the ride in the taxi cab etc... we just treated her nice and told her everything would be allright etc etc.

 

[diplomatic_lie]

"Hi, you've called [your name]. I'm unable to get to the phone right now, so just leave a message and I'll get back to you."

*beep*

 

[Engetsu]

"Do it"

*beeeeep*

 

[AFK Protector]

Originally posted by Engetsu
"Do it"

*beeeeep*

hahah that's great.

Here's mine on the cell:

"Hello? er I mean...::clears throat:: Hi, I'm sorry but AFK Protector is not available right now. Please leave your message and number and I will get back to you."

*beep*

The message they leave are hilarious. One was like, "Hey m...wtf? Are you therE? Is this a message? I knwo your there."

Then the same message repeated and he called back saying, "oh god, I feel like a dumbass."

 

[Soma]

Similar to mine.

One on my cell...

"Hello?...Hello? Helllloooo??! Who's this? What? Sorry, you have to talk louder, I can barely hear you cause it's breakin up. Hello? Ohh okay, there it goes, I can hear you know. So who's this? Oh! Hey! What's up?

....
....
....

JUST KIDDING! I know you thought it was me but it's my voicemail. Leave a message."

BEEP

hahah

Everyone falls for that shiet, over and over. Even though they've heard it several times over cause when I answer ths cell I almost always say, "Who's this?". Often times when I really do pick up the people will be quiet cause they think it's a message again then finally they'll be like..."hello?...uh, is this your message again? hello? Dude, I can never tell when it's your fvcking voicemail. Is this you or not?!" hahaha

 

[cant think of a user name]

Have your HB9 assistant do the talking for you:

eg.
"You've called John's phone, but he's in a meeting right now. Feel free to leave a message."

 

[chalk]

a mate of mine had a good 'un. The first thing you hear after a few rings is dance music then he comes on the phone and say's 'hang on a minute mate im just in the middle of a mix (he's a dj - music that is)

your hangin there for a good minute before he comes back on to say he's not there.

git

 

[Desdinova]

I did this one when my ex left me and I had a stalker on my tail. I had to keep the tape because the messages were just too goddam funny!

Hi. I'm home right now, but I'm screening my calls. So just start talking after the beep and if I want to talk to you, I'll pick up. If I don't pick up.... well.... <beep>

I had a telemarketer go thorugh his entire speech telling me "If you pick up the phone, I can tell you about this great deal we have". My ex's grandmother called 3 times long distance and begged my ex to pick up the phone (she had already moved out). My female stalker was at first pissed off at my message, but then she softened up half way through. It's funny how women can change emotions so quickly!

 

[Levex]

I always had this message:

"Hey whats up!?.............................................................................BEEP"


So many people felt stupid thanks to me...

 

[Abbott]

Here's a few ideas:

- Speak clearly. Make sure you don't sneeze, clear your throat, anything while recording the message.

- Don't use slang. You wanted professional, and slang isn't. Slang is fine if it's a phone number that only friends and family will call.

- Don't cuss in your message. Very unprofessional.

- No practical jokes. It pisses people off and it's not professional.

- Just use common sense. It's not a big deal what the exact words are, just as long as the message is clear and easy to understand.

Ben

 

[Matt Rogers]

Mine is as follows:

Sorry I am unable to take your call at present. Please leave your name, number, and reason for calling and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks. Bye