I’m sorry but Fred isn’t at his desk right now, can I take a message? |
Mr Green is in a meeting, would you like me to take a message? |
I’m afraid Ms Jackson is away this week, would you like to leave a message? |
He/She is unavailable at the moment, can I take a message? |
I’m afraid she is busy right now, would you mind calling back later? |
Would you mind taking a message? |
I’d like to leave (him/her) a message. |
Please tell (name) that… |
Please let (name) know that… |
(I called) (I need to discuss X with (him/her) |
(I’d like to re-arrange x) |
Please ask (him/her) to call me back. |
Please ask him her/him to contact me about…. |
My telephone/mobile number is… |
I will tell him/her you called |
I will pass that on to him/her |
I will let him/her know |
I’ll make sure he/she gets your message |
Ok I’ll call back later |
Ok I’ll try again tomorrow/later |
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