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How do you minimize phone distractions?

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Phone distractions can ruin your productivity, professionalism, and reputation. Whether you are making or receiving calls, you need to focus on the conversation and avoid anything that might interrupt, distract, or annoy you or the other party. Here are some tips on how to minimize phone distractions and improve your phone etiquette.

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1 Plan your calls

Before you make or take a call, make sure you have a clear purpose, agenda, and time frame for the conversation. This will help you stay on track and avoid unnecessary tangents or interruptions. If possible, schedule your calls in advance and inform the other party of the expected duration and topic. This will also allow you to prepare any materials, notes, or questions you might need for the call.

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Michael R.

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These are things I’ve found helpful when planning my calls; ?Practice what you’re going to say. Before you dial. — As you’re practicing you will notice things you may want to add or not, because thinking sounds different than actually hearing it out loud. ?If the queue varies but stays pretty much the consistent, is helpful to use script. ?Use your coworkers as practice and pretend they’re the individual you’re going to speak with. —They’ll also be able to give you some helpful tips along the way.

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Jocelyn Roman

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I have found that if you know you have a difficult call to make take a short break and have a pep talk about this conversation. Don't allow it to wander too far. Sit up straight, take responsibility, try to get somewhere with less distractions. Empty office, common are at an off time when you are freshest in your day. If you know it's your favorite time at 9 am to start your phone calls. Maybe take the most difficult first. It doesn't seem to diffuse the situations by sending bad news when they are not able to rectify the problem because it is after 5 pm.

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2 Find a quiet place

One of the most common and annoying phone distractions is background noise. It can make it hard to hear and understand each other, and it can also convey a lack of professionalism or respect. To avoid this, find a quiet place where you can make or take your calls without any interference from other people, devices, or activities. If you are in a public or shared space, use headphones or a headset to reduce the ambient noise and improve the sound quality. You can also use a mute button when you are not speaking to prevent any unwanted sounds from reaching the other party.

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3 Turn off notifications

Another source of phone distractions is notifications from other apps, messages, or emails. These can interrupt your flow of thought, divert your attention, or tempt you to multitask. To prevent this, turn off or silence any notifications that are not related to the call. You can also use a do not disturb mode or a status message to let others know that you are on a call and unavailable for other communications. This will help you focus on the call and avoid missing or forgetting any important information or feedback.

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4 Be polite and attentive

Phone etiquette is not only about avoiding distractions, but also about showing courtesy and interest in the other party. You can do this by greeting them warmly, using their name, and thanking them for their time. You can also show that you are listening and engaged by asking relevant questions, giving feedback, and summarizing the main points. Avoid interrupting, arguing, or criticizing the other party, and respect their opinions and preferences. If you need to pause, transfer, or end the call, let them know in advance and explain the reason.

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5 Follow up and review

After the call, it is a good practice to follow up and review the conversation. You can send a summary email, a confirmation message, or a thank-you note to the other party, depending on the nature and outcome of the call. This will help you reinforce the relationship, clarify any misunderstandings, and confirm any actions or agreements. You can also review your own performance and identify any areas for improvement. You can ask for feedback, record your calls, or use a checklist to evaluate your phone etiquette and skills.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Time blocking is another way to minimize phone distractions. By time blocking your tasking’s during your daily operations you are setting time aside to be available for work and for phone calls so you don’t feel rushed, anxious, or present any discomfort on your phone call.

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1 Plan your calls

2 Find a quiet place

3 Turn off notifications

4 Be polite and attentive

5 Follow up and review

6 Here’s what else to consider

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