[HPFGU-OTChatter] Phone grammar (was Re: Grammatical Case (was: that long subject)

[Lee Storm(God Is The Healing Force)]

| > Magpie:
| > She: May I speak to Sister Magpie, please?
| > 
| > Me: This is she.
| > 
| > Only this was totally incomprehensible to her, and my mind shut 
| down 
| > and refused to give me any alternatives. I have no idea if the 
| phrase I 
| > used is commonly used and if so, where. It's the only thing I've 
| ever 
| > said.
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| 
| Potioncat:
| "This is she" is what I was taught. Whether it's grammar, or 
| etiquette, I couldn't say. (My region would be Southern US, if that 
| matters.)

[Lee]:
Hmm--never used that phrase.  If someone asks for me, I say "Speaking" when
I am in an office situation and, at home, I either use "Speaking" or "Yes,
this is Lee."

When I worked at Bell Labs, their protocol was Office-Title followed by
Person's Name, e.g., "Office Support, Lee Storm."  No "Good morning" or
anything like that...just place and name.

Anyway, that's my story and I'm a-stickin' to it. :-)

Cheers,

Lee :-)

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I may not care to lead;   | N2FGC
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Walk beside me, and be my friend.