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8 occasions · 6 industries
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Answering machine

For the moment nobody can pick up.

6 scripts

General

Popular

approx. 15 sec.

Classic and neutral

Hello, you have reached [Company]. We are away from the phone right now. After the tone, leave your name, your number and what you need. We call you back on the next business day. Thanks for calling.

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Medical practice

approx. 19 sec.

With urgent care and 911

Hello, you have reached the office of [Dr. Name]. We cannot take your call right now. After the tone, leave your name and your number, and we get back to you. If you need care today, go to your nearest urgent care clinic. In an emergency, call 911.

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Trades

approx. 16 sec.

With an emergency line

Hi, this is [Company], your licensed [trade] contractor. We are out on a job right now. Leave a short message with what you need and how to reach you. We call back today. For an emergency, call [emergency number].

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Law firm

approx. 18 sec.

Asks for the case number

Hello, you have reached the law office of [Firm]. Our front desk is away from the phone. After the tone, leave your name, your number and your case number if you have one. We call you back. Send anything with a deadline to [email address].

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Restaurant

approx. 16 sec.

Leave your reservation

Thanks for calling [Restaurant]. We are busy with guests right now. To book a table, leave the date, the time, how many people and your number. We call back to confirm. You can also book any time at [website].

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Retail

approx. 15 sec.

Points to the online store

Hello, you have reached [Store]. We are helping customers on the floor right now. Leave a message after the tone and we get back to you. Our hours and what is in stock are always at [website].

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After hours

Say clearly when you are back on the phone.

6 scripts

General

Popular

approx. 16 sec.

Hours and email

Hello, you have reached [Company]. You are calling outside our business hours. We are open Monday through Friday, [9 a.m.] to [5 p.m.]. Leave a message or write to [email address]. We take care of it on the next business day.

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Medical practice

approx. 19 sec.

Office hours and urgent care

Hello, you have reached the office of [Dr. Name]. We are closed right now. You can reach us [Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon] and [Tuesday and Thursday, 2 to 5 p.m.]. Outside those hours, go to your nearest urgent care clinic. In an emergency, call 911.

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Trades

approx. 17 sec.

Office closed, emergency line open

Hi, this is [Company]. Our office is closed right now. We answer the phone on weekdays from [7 a.m.] to [4 p.m.]. If you have water running or no heat, call our emergency line at [number]. For anything else, leave a message.

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Law firm

approx. 17 sec.

With online scheduling

Hello, you have reached the law office of [Firm]. You are calling outside our office hours. We are here Monday through Thursday from [9 a.m.] to [5 p.m.], and Friday until [1 p.m.]. You can book an appointment any time at [website].

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Restaurant

approx. 16 sec.

Hours and last seating

Hello and thanks for calling [Restaurant]. We are closed right now. We serve [Tuesday through Sunday from 5 p.m.], and the kitchen closes at [10 p.m.]. Call to book a table from [4 p.m.], or reserve any time at [website].

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Retail

approx. 15 sec.

Store closed, shop open

Hello, you have reached [Store]. Our store is closed right now. We are open Monday through Friday from [9 a.m.] to [6 p.m.], and Saturday from [9 a.m.] to [2 p.m.]. You can order any time at [website].

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Lunch break

Short and warm, with a clear time.

5 scripts

General

approx. 11 sec.

Back at a set time

Hello, you have reached [Company]. We are on our lunch break. We are back at the phone at [1:30 p.m.]. Call again later or leave a short message.

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Medical practice

approx. 14 sec.

Break with an urgent care note

Hello, you have reached the office of [Dr. Name]. We are on our lunch break and back at the phone at [2 p.m.]. If you need care right away, go to your nearest urgent care clinic.

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Trades

approx. 12 sec.

Office closed from noon to one

Hi, this is [Company]. Our office is closed from [noon] to [1 p.m.]. After that we are glad to take your job. For an emergency, call [emergency number] right away.

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Law firm

approx. 12 sec.

Front desk back at two

Hello, you have reached the law office of [Firm]. Our front desk is on lunch break and back at [2 p.m.]. Leave your number and we call you this afternoon.

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Retail

approx. 11 sec.

Store closes for lunch

Hello, you have reached [Store]. We close for lunch from [12:30 p.m.] to [2 p.m.]. After that we are back on the floor and back on the phone.

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Vacation

Dates, cover and your return in a few sentences.

6 scripts

General

approx. 14 sec.

Closed with a return date

Hello, you have reached [Company]. We are closed for vacation [August 1 through 15]. We are back as usual on [August 16]. Leave a message and we handle it as soon as we return.

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Medical practice

Popular

approx. 14 sec.

With a covering practice

Hello, you have reached the office of [Dr. Name]. We are closed [July 1 through 19]. [Dr. Smith] covers for us at [number] and handles prescriptions and referrals. We are back for you on [July 22].

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Trades

approx. 14 sec.

Shop closed, partner on call

Hi, this is [Company]. We are closed [December 22 through January 6] and our office is not staffed. For a heating or plumbing emergency, call [Partner company] at [number]. We are back on [January 7].

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Law firm

approx. 13 sec.

With a deadline note

Hello, you have reached the law office of [Firm]. We are out of the office until [August 30]. If your matter involves a deadline or cannot wait, call [Covering attorney] at [number].

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Restaurant

approx. 13 sec.

Closed, book for after

Hello and thanks for calling [Restaurant]. We are closed for vacation [February 5 through 26]. We cook for you again from [February 27]. To book a table for after that, go to [website].

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Retail

approx. 11 sec.

Store closed, orders ship later

Hello, you have reached [Store]. We are closed [June 10 through 24] and the store stays shut. You can keep ordering online. We ship everything from [June 25].

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Holiday

Record it once and use it again next year.

6 scripts

General

approx. 12 sec.

Holiday with a return day

Hello, you have reached [Company]. We are closed today for the holiday. We are back for you on [Wednesday at 9 a.m.]. Leave a message and we call you back.

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Medical practice

approx. 16 sec.

Holiday with urgent care

Hello, you have reached the office of [Dr. Name]. We are closed on [Thanksgiving]. Our regular office hours start again on [Thursday]. For care that cannot wait, go to your nearest urgent care clinic. In an emergency, call 911.

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Trades

approx. 12 sec.

Holiday and the long weekend

Hi, this is [Company]. Our office is closed on [July 4] and [the Friday after]. We take your jobs again from [Monday at 7 a.m.]. For emergency service, call [emergency number].

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Law firm

approx. 16 sec.

Holiday with email for deadlines

Hello, you have reached the law office of [Firm]. Our front desk is closed today for the holiday. We are back on the phone [Tuesday at 9 a.m.]. Send filings with a deadline through the client portal or to [email address].

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Restaurant

approx. 14 sec.

Closed over Christmas

Hello and thanks for calling [Restaurant]. Our kitchen is closed on [Christmas Eve and Christmas Day]. On [December 26] we are back for you from [noon]. To book our holiday menu, go to [website].

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Retail

approx. 11 sec.

Store closed, shop open

Hello, you have reached [Store]. Our store is closed on [Labor Day]. We are back on [Saturday at 9 a.m.]. You can order around the clock at [website].

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Hold message

For the wait until someone picks up.

6 scripts

General

approx. 13 sec.

Your place in line

Thanks for calling [Company]. All of our lines are busy right now. Stay on the line and we are with you shortly. We take calls in order, so you keep your place.

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Medical practice

approx. 15 sec.

With a faster way to refill

Hello, you have reached the office of [Dr. Name]. All of our lines are busy right now. Stay on the line and we are with you in a moment. For refills and referrals, the faster way is [website].

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Trades

approx. 12 sec.

Get ready for a quote

Thanks for calling [Company]. My colleagues are on other calls right now. Stay on the line. If you want a quote, have your address and a preferred date ready.

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Law firm

approx. 14 sec.

Have your case number ready

Hello, you have reached the law office of [Firm]. All of our lines are busy right now. Stay on the line and we are with you shortly. If you have a case number, have it ready.

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Restaurant

approx. 14 sec.

Have your booking details ready

Thanks for calling [Restaurant]. We are on another call right now, so stay on the line. If you want to book a table, have the date, the time and the number of guests ready.

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Retail

Popular

approx. 13 sec.

Points to the FAQ

Thanks for calling [Store]. All of our team members are on other calls right now. Stay on the line for a moment. Answers about delivery times and orders are also at [website].

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Moving

New address, same number, no questions left.

5 scripts

General

approx. 14 sec.

New address, same number

Hello, you have reached [Company]. We have moved. From [September 1] you find us at [new address]. Our number stays the same. We cannot take calls [August 28 through 31] because of the move.

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Medical practice

approx. 17 sec.

Move with closing days

Hello, you have reached the office of [Dr. Name]. We have moved. From [October 1] you find us at [new address], [two blocks] from our old office. Our hours and phone number stay the same. The office is closed [September 26 through 30].

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Trades

approx. 14 sec.

The shop is moving

Hi, this is [Company]. Our shop is moving. From [May 15] you find us at [new address]. During the move, [May 12 through 14], the office is not staffed. Emergency service runs as usual at [number].

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Law firm

approx. 12 sec.

New offices, same contacts

Hello, you have reached the law office of [Firm]. On [July 1] we moved into new offices at [new address]. Our phone number, fax number and client portal stay the same.

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Retail

approx. 12 sec.

Reopening at the new location

Hello, you have reached [Store]. We are moving and reopen on [April 3] at [new address]. Until then the store stays closed. Our online store at [website] ships as usual.

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Voicemail

Personal instead of the default from your carrier.

6 scripts

General

approx. 12 sec.

Personal voicemail

Hi, this is [First Last] at [Company]. I am away from my desk right now. Leave your name and your number and I call you back as soon as I can.

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Medical practice

approx. 12 sec.

Points to the front desk

Hi, this is [Dr. Name]. I am with a patient right now. For anything urgent, call our front desk at [number], or leave me a message. In an emergency, call 911.

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Trades

approx. 12 sec.

Call back in the evening

Hi, this is [Name] at [Company]. I am on a job site and cannot pick up. Tell me what you need and I get back to you this evening.

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Law firm

approx. 17 sec.

In a meeting, front desk helps

Hi, this is [Name] at [Firm]. I am in a meeting right now. Leave your name, your number and your case number if you have one, and I call you back. If it cannot wait, our front desk helps you at [number].

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Restaurant

approx. 13 sec.

Voicemail for reservations

Hi, this is [Name] at [Restaurant]. I am in the kitchen right now. To book a table, leave the date, the time and the number of guests. We call back to confirm.

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Retail

approx. 12 sec.

Reply the same day

Hi, this is [Name] at [Store]. I am with a customer right now. Leave me a message or write to [email address], and I get back to you today.

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