Phone etiquette in different countries
Relations / / December 19, 2019
It turns out that in India to call after ten o'clock at night - this is normal, and the US response rude wait four long beeps. Even more curious features - in the crib on telephone etiquette.
Russia
Greeting: Hello.
Parting: goodbye.
Features:
- Russian very careful in telephone conversations. Picking up the phone, they can not say anything or ask, "Who is this?"
- Many Russian instead of rings using the melody. Therefore, calling his Russian friend, do not be surprised if the answers will be preceded by loud music.
- In Russia, unlike other countries, is not very common voice mail. Do not get called? Dial again later.
Egypt
Greeting: Alo (Hello).
Parting: Il al'likaa '(hope to see you soon).
Features:
- In Egypt, the first 5 minutes of conversation - an exchange of pleasantries. After that you can start a conversation on the merits.
- Before you start a conversation, the Egyptians have to make sure that the other person listens carefully to them.
- The Egyptians decided to give their numbers to strangers phones, met on the street or in a train.
USA
Greeting: Hello (hello), Hey (Hi).
Parting: Goodbye (goodbye).
Features:
- Turn off the phone in public places such as cinemas, churches, restaurants.
- Do not talk on the phone too loudly in public places. This is the general rule. You should not be uncomfortable around him.
- If you do not have a special agreement and did not happen something extraordinary, do not call after nine in the evening.
Brazil
Greeting: Alỏ (hello).
Parting: Tehau (goodbye).
Features:
- Do not answer the phone call is considered rude. Some Brazilians take the tube even at the meeting or in the movies, but many at the same step aside to talk.
- Brazilians made in conversation from time to time to talk uh. The connection quality is poor, and they tell the other party that is still on the line.
- Brazilians might ask, "Who are you?", Even if they initiate a call.
France
Greeting: Allỏ (hello).
Parting: Au revoir (goodbye).
Features:
- Screaming into the phone is considered rude. Therefore, the French tend to talk on the phone more softly and tenderly than in other countries.
- The French considered polite not to answer calls in public places, including in transport. Many ignore the cell phone even during lunch.
- The French are also wary of sharing personal information, is not yet clarified, to talk to anyone.
China
Greeting: wèi (hello).
Parting: wỏ guãle (Now I have to hang up).
Features:
- China is famous for being on the streets of its cities crowds of people with phones. They speak with someone want, where they want and when they want. If the Chinese broke a personal conversation to answer the phone, do not be surprised: this is the norm.
- Chinese - inveterate "zvonilschiki". They can call, holding the receiver to 10-15 rings. And if you do not answer, called again.
- Also, the Chinese do not use messaging or voice mail, the majority do not even have an answering machine.
India
Greeting: Raam Raam (informal greeting).
Parting: Alavidha (goodbye).
Features:
- India is absolutely normal to call someone after ten at night.
- Do not be surprised if you hear a loud ringtone in a public place or to see people talking on the phone in the library.
- Indians frequently use text messaging, but it is much more expensive than calls.
Japan
Greeting: Moshi, Moshi (hello).
Parting: Ja, ne (see you later).
Features:
- It is considered rude to talk on the phone in a public place among strangers. There are even signs to refrain from using the phone.
- In Japan, among the older generation accepted answer fixed telephone in such a greeting: "Hello, this is the house-such."
- It is forbidden to talk on the phone or texting while riding a bicycle. But many still do.
Great Britain
Greeting: Hello (hello), Hiya (hello).
Parting: Bye (bye), Laters (to fast).
Features:
- In the UK as in the US, answering a call polite Hello.
- Usually you'll hear in the tube 6-10 rings before you will switch on the answering machine. This is almost two times longer than it is in the United States.
- Eat or chew on while talking on the phone in the UK - unheard of rudeness. It is perceived negatively no matter who you talk to.
Thailand
Greeting: Haaloh (hello).
Parting: Sa wat dee (goodbye).
Features:
- People in Thailand are different in that answer the phone, even when busy: during a job interview or business meeting.
- They also call for as long as they do not answer (in contrast to the polite four rings in the United States).
- Do not answer the phone during operation is considered rude. Answer will have to, even if you do not want. Otherwise, the phone will be ringing all day.
Italy
Greeting: Pronto (ready).
Parting: Ciao (goodbye).
Features:
- Italians respond to the call word Pronto, Depending on the context it means "more to the point," or "ready".
- During the sales transaction made off the phone. If you are a customer, then you can still receive calls, but the seller must turn off the phone.
- Few people use voice mail, but if you leave a message, be brief: a maximum of 30 seconds.
world rule
No matter what part of the world you live, there is one general rule that deals with mobile phone use. It is unsafe to write text or talk on the phone while driving, whether it's a bike, sled or even a rickshaw. Put the phone if you are on the road.