Hello. May I speak to Mr. Brown?

Yes, this is he speaking.

Who's speaking, please?

I'm sorry, he is not in now.

Would you like to leave a message?

Mr. Brown is on another line now.

Hold the line a moment, please.

May I have Ext. 5883?

I can't hear you.

Would you speak a little louder?

I'm sorry. I have the wrong number.

You are wanted on phone.

Will you ask him to call me back later?

I was cut off. Will you connect me again?

We'll call you back in a few minutes. Will you hang up and wait, please?

I want to place an overseas¹ call to New York.

Could you tell me the time and charges after the call?

Sorry, I can't wait. Please cancel the call.

This is the Singapore operator². Would you connect me with Mr. Lee in the International Department?

This is the overseas operator in the United³ States. You have an overseas collect call from Mr. Smith in San Francisco. Will you accept the charges?