●OntheCall
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&Neighbors
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Ifyouworkwithpeoplewhousehaelephones,developawayquicklywhethertheyareonacallbeforeinitiatiionwiththem。
&oSayNo
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■HaveaNiceDay
Attheendofeachkyourcallerorthepersonyoucalledforhishertime,andringoffleasantgoodbye。