Common reasons that you can use, to avoid people when they call you ( through phone )
I have heard most of these myself from my friends or relatives, when I call them. So kudos to them for helping with me this list.
- I am driving
- In the meeting, will call you back
- I am in lift, hello , hello, can’ hear you
- I am sleeping
- I am at ____ ( replace with a place where you are not supposed to attend a phone call, for example, ATM, gas station, bank )
- Having dinner/ breakfast/ lunch/ snacks/ coffee now. Can you call me after 30 minutes ?
- I am in the kitchen, fixing dinner/lunch/ snacks. Can i call you back ?
- Battery is too low, phone might get switched off
- Oops, I am getting another call from an unknown number. Let me answer that
- I am playing with my kid and if I talk to you now, he will eat my phone
- I am attending a function / marriage / funeral
- I am praying/ meditating
- I am in the church/ temple. Can I call you back ?
- It seems the signal in this room is too low, let me call you back after I get to place where there is more signal
- I am holding too many things in my hand now. Let me keep this stuff somewhere and call you back
- Oh ! I just dropped the phone. Let me see , if its alright
- I am out of town and on roaming. This call will cost both of us. Let me call you back now
- Ask your friend or spouse to answer the phone and make them say one of the following reasons
a. He is taking a shower
b. He just went out for grocery shopping
c. He took out the dog for a walk
d. He/She is exercising
And last but not least, a great suggestion from Ajay. Thanks buddy.
18. I accidentally wiped the address book and lost all contact names. Didn’t pick up your call because I couldn’t recognize your number.