遇到对方要找的人不在,我们应该询问一下对方需不需要留言,或者告知对方她要找的人多长时间后会回来。我们可以说:
"May I take your message?" 或是 "Would you like to leave a message?" (你想留言吗?)
Would you like to try again 30 minutes later? 或者
"Why don't you call back in 30 minutes?" 您30 分钟后再打如何?