Nicklaus619:
Nigeria ladies are so shallow-minded.
That was how I was innocently picking and dropping one lady in my department in the office with my car, the very day I bought my car and start driving it to work, we actually stay one estate apart and I thought it wise since she ain't mobile, let me be helping her, of which my fiance knew and was was cool with, fast forward to after 3 months of constant picking her in the morning and dropping her after work at her gate,

Aunty approached me one day and was like
Nick what do you really want from me because u can't be doing all of this and not wanting something in return?

I was so pissed and disgusted by her foolish comment, but i did not answer her though, I just smile at her, dropped her at her gate as usual and drove home, immediately I got home, aunty has called me like 4 miss call, I eventually retuned her call and she started apologizing for speaking out of tone, I told her not to worry that everywhere good, but that was the last I drove her in my car, up till date she still apologizing, but I no longer give a fvck, most Nigeria ladies thinks every guy always want to toast them. well I shocked her, because my girlfriend is 100 times more endowed and beautiful than her, what could I be wanting from her biko

Wisemfon:
A lady I referred for a bank job in the first week of June got a call this morning to resume work at an Uyo branch of the said commercial bank. She was fortunate to be among the few applicants that were shortlisted from among a large pool of graduates who got interviewed for the jobs.
No, but she won't be resuming!

She finally lost the opportunity because of a phone call.
She had received the call in the early hours of today, 10:00am precise. It was from the HR department of the bank.

But she didn't say "hello".

Her first remark when she picked was "who's this?"

Before she got any other reply she added "how did you get my number?"

The HR person goes "Am I speaking to Miss xxxxxxx?"

She felt the question is unnecessary! And she gave her final response.

"Please if you don't want to introduce yourself get out of my phone" that was her final word!

I got a feedback from the HR by 12noon today and I listened to that conversation. Those kinds of phone calls are always recorded for reference purposes.

Aunty lost the job because she lacks Phone Conversations Etiquette! I listened to the recorded version of that conversation.

She lost the job because she believes every unknown male caller is a "chyker".

You see? After all it's not always because HR people are "despicable" as they have been labeled by Nigerians!

Why would a Homosapien answer a phone call like this in the year 2020AD?

Watch out! Your next phone call might be your breakthrough! But your ill-manners could cost you the miracle

Juliearth:


Some Nigerians need to adopt the culture of being cultured while talking to strangers on phone. There are courteous ways of getting a wind of the person talking from the other end and assuming the call is an unwelcomed one, there are a thousand ways of ending the calls without hurting a fly. For instance instead of saying who's this, use "May I know who this is?"

aktolly54:
you might be right but some people mighyt loss job due to similar thing like this.

Wisemfon:
A lady I referred for a bank job in the first week of June got a call this morning to resume work at an Uyo branch of the said commercial bank. She was fortunate to be among the few applicants that were shortlisted from among a large pool of graduates who got interviewed for the jobs.
No, but she won't be resuming!

She finally lost the opportunity because of a phone call.
She had received the call in the early hours of today, 10:00am precise. It was from the HR department of the bank.

But she didn't say "hello".

Her first remark when she picked was "who's this?"

Before she got any other reply she added "how did you get my number?"

The HR person goes "Am I speaking to Miss xxxxxxx?"

She felt the question is unnecessary! And she gave her final response.

"Please if you don't want to introduce yourself get out of my phone" that was her final word!

I got a feedback from the HR by 12noon today and I listened to that conversation. Those kinds of phone calls are always recorded for reference purposes.

Aunty lost the job because she lacks Phone Conversations Etiquette! I listened to the recorded version of that conversation.

She lost the job because she believes every unknown male caller is a "chyker".

You see? After all it's not always because HR people are "despicable" as they have been labeled by Nigerians!

Why would a Homosapien answer a phone call like this in the year 2020AD?

Watch out! Your next phone call might be your breakthrough! But your ill-manners could cost you the miracle

Queenmark:


Feel free to insult. It's a freedom of speech and it won't affect anyone but yourself.

Well, go on YouTube and watch how HRs from other countries behave and test it against what happens in Nigeria.

Imagine going for an interview and they make you wait for hours even without an apology that is inhumane and unethical.

calcal:
I think the HR was not right, she supposed to officially introduce herself first as the receiver answers the call. A company with such awkward culture deserves not to work for.

What happens to email conversations?

Nicklaus619:


Well all men ain't scum, and her question was very stupid and unnecessary, she knew my girlfriend so well they are practically friends kind of, so why does she even think I will ever think of her sexual

firstworld:
The HR person is at fault I am in HR and because of these kinds of reactions, I usually start my calls by introducing myself first so the other person knows who is calling and is at ease. He could have simply said "I am John D calling from bank. That wouldnt hurt. That said, the lady should have been cautious as a job seeker that was just interviewed and expecting phone calls. Lets call a spade a spade please.

adrusa:


May they should be breaking into the homes of their potential employees to see how they will react to total strangers, not just on the phone. Yeye. Even if you are President of Nigeria, when you call someone who doesn't have you number, please introduce yourself ASAP!

pocohantas:


I don’t see what is wrong with this question. I have been asked that question in English, Igbo and Yoruba. Some rudely, some out of curiosity, some dismissively. Nigerians are paranoid and on the lookout for scammers, so that question comes easily. I simply tell you where I got your number, some would apologize, some would still not be interested in speaking. I will ask if that is a bad time and I can call later. Whichever way it goes, no stress.

Nigerians are hardly ever quick to introduce themselves. They just call and go on till you ask “who is this?” Then they get angry again.

pocohantas:


I don’t see what is wrong with this question. I have been asked that question in English, Igbo and Yoruba. Some rudely, some out of curiosity, some dismissively. Nigerians are paranoid and on the lookout for scammers, so that question comes easily. I simply tell you where I got your number, some would apologize, some would still not be interested in speaking. I will ask if that is a bad time and I can call later. Whichever way it goes, no stress.

Nigerians are hardly ever quick to introduce themselves. They just call and go on till you ask “who is this?” Then they get angry again.

tolugar:
Pls take NOTE

Still on call etiquette

When making an official call,

The person making the call have to first start with introduction like..

Hello, this is Mr. Mathew calling from Zet bank ,
Am I speaking with Mrs Grace?....

Most HRs get this wrong.


For security reasons, you don’t have to call someone and start asking their names and whereabouts.


Let’s be civilized

pocohantas:
I wonder how many times you guys will recycle this story. Today it is bank, tomorrow it would be an IOC.

While we implore people to learn phone etiquette, no HR would call you in that manner. Nigerian HRs are bad, but not this bad. Even the number they’ll use to call would tel you the caller is most likely official, not an individual.

No bank employs a GRADUATE over a phone call. Na cleaner? You wanna preach phone etiquette? Fine, but don’t overdo it.

Wisemfon:
A lady I referred for a bank job in the first week of June got a call this morning to resume work at an Uyo branch of the said commercial bank. She was fortunate to be among the few applicants that were shortlisted from among a large pool of graduates who got interviewed for the jobs.
No, but she won't be resuming!

She finally lost the opportunity because of a phone call.
She had received the call in the early hours of today, 10:00am precise. It was from the HR department of the bank.

But she didn't say "hello".

Her first remark when she picked was "who's this?"

Before she got any other reply she added "how did you get my number?"

The HR person goes "Am I speaking to Miss xxxxxxx?"

She felt the question is unnecessary! And she gave her final response.

"Please if you don't want to introduce yourself get out of my phone" that was her final word!

I got a feedback from the HR by 12noon today and I listened to that conversation. Those kinds of phone calls are always recorded for reference purposes.

Aunty lost the job because she lacks Phone Conversations Etiquette! I listened to the recorded version of that conversation.

She lost the job because she believes every unknown male caller is a "chyker".

You see? After all it's not always because HR people are "despicable" as they have been labeled by Nigerians!

Why would a Homosapien answer a phone call like this in the year 2020AD?

Watch out! Your next phone call might be your breakthrough! But your ill-manners could cost you the miracle

drmikeadams:


They keep giving us reasons to fully support the legendary mossdi"Nigerian girls are useless".

ONNYX:

The phone is still a very new and underestimated tool as far as the African man is concerned.

Sometimes I just despair and the only option available is to switch off the phone. Random phone calls are what they are; random.
Oblige the caller some civility until his/her true caller emerges....and even then try not to be rude as it is never over until it is over.

firstworld:
The HR person is at fault I am in HR and because of these kinds of reactions, I usually start my calls by introducing myself first so the other person knows who is calling and is at ease. He could have simply said "I am John D calling from bank. That wouldnt hurt. That said, the lady should have been cautious as a job seeker that was just interviewed and expecting phone calls. Lets call a spade a spade please.

toprealman:
Why was it hard for HR to do a formal introduction. Always playing God I guess.
Yes some people are rude and lack phone etiquette, the so called professionals that are supposed to lead the way are not helping matters.

Originalsly:


Phone courtesy .... caller needs to identify himself or herself. It is unprofessional for a representative of a company calling a personal phone and not identifying himself and company. What if the receiver answered in Hausa?... or Igbo?... or Yoruba?.... when business is conducted at the company in English?... should the interview be denied? If after identifying himself the applicant was not courteous or not professional then the HR person can deny her employment on the grounds of poor phone etiquette.

"May I know who is this?" .... HR wasn't calling Buckingham Palace. Too many if us are over cultured.... and don't even know