Normal Greeting

"Hello, this is (name) of (department or Wagner College). I am currently unable to take your call. Please leave your name, phone number and a brief message, and I will contact you as soon as possible. Thanks."

"Hi, this is (name). I am sorry I cannot take your call right now. Please leave a detailed message at the tone along with your name and phone number. I'll return your call as soon as I return. Thank you."

"This is (name) of (department or Wagner College). I'm currently away from my desk and unable to take your call. Please leave your name, phone, and your message, and I will contact you as soon as I return. Thanks."

"Hello, you have reached the office of (name or department). I am presently out of the office or away from my desk. If you leave your name and telephone number, I will return your call as soon as I return. Thank you."

"This is (name) of (department or Wagner College). I am currently unable to take your call. Please leave your name, phone number, and your message, and I will contact you as soon as possible. If this message is urgent, please call extension (#). Thanks."

Busy Greeting

"This is (name) of (department or Wagner College). I am currently on another line and unable to take your call. Please leave your name, phone number and your message and I will contact you as soon as possible. Thanks."

"Hello, you have reached the office of (name or department). I am presently on another call and am unable to speak with you personally. If you will leave your name and telephone number, I will return your call. Thank you."

Extended Absence Greeting

"Hello, this is (name). I am out of the office from (day) to (day) and will (or not) be checking my voice mail. If you require assistance in my absence, please contact (name) at extension (#). Thank you."

"This is (name) from (department or Wagner College). I am out of the office for the day. Please leave me a message and I will return your call as soon as possible."