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how would you describe correct courtesy and preferred greeting when using the telephone

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The word "hello" was popularized as a telephone greeting by Thomas Edison in the 1870s. While he did not coin the term, he helped promote its use as a standard telephone greeting.


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It is just a variation of the word 'holla' shouted to attract attention and recorded in the 1500's.. Following the invention of the telephone, the word 'ahoy' was used by Exchange operators which subsequently changed into Hello


What does saludos mean in English?

Saludos is a greeting as an expression of courtesy, like a wave. It can also be used at the end of letters, in place of something like 'best regards' or 'cordially.'


How do you spell salute?

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How has the telephone affected English language?

It turned the word "hello" from an exclamation into a greeting. Read the wikipedia article.


What is the description of hello?

The word Hello is used as a greeting or to begin a telephone conversation. Sometimes it is used to start a conversation.


How do you give courtesy call to guest?

Start with a standard greeting and ask if the guest needs any assistance with anything, leaving a message if there is no answer. Give a standard goodbye, making sure each guest gets a courtesy call at least once during their stay.


Describe crying with words that end with -ing?

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How do you answer a phone in a business?

Business phone systems today such as the virtual PBX,has an auto attendant feature that bears professionally recorded greeting. This can be set up according to your preferred setting so that you can have the appropriate greeting to every extension or department dialed by your caller. A very welcoming and cordial voice greeting will make a positive impression.


Who discover the word hello?

It is often said that "Hello" was invented by Thomas Edison as way of greeting a caller on the telephone, invented around 1876.


How do you answer the telephone?

Pick up the phone, press talk, and speak a greeting in to the phone, such as, "Hello?" or your name. You can be less formal if you know that it's one of your friends.