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hi, this is tom vs hi, that is tom

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings. "Hi, this is Tom" implies that the speaker is Tom, while "Hi, that is Tom" implies that the person being referred to as Tom is not present. The choice between the two depends on the context and the intended meaning.

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hi, this is tom

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when the speaker is introducing themselves as Tom.

Examples:

Hi, this is Tom. How can I help you?
Hi, this is Tom speaking. Is there anything I can assist you with?
Hi, this is Tom from the marketing department.

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Hi, Tom, pleased to meet you.
Um... hi, my name is Tom Chadwick.
Hi, you've reached Tom Keen.
Hi, it's Tom Mater, interpreting for Jodi Lerner.
Oliver asked his parents, Tom and Mary, where do children come from.
A poor workman blames his tools, Tom.
Get him his 15, Tom.
Dan introduces Isabelle to his friend, Tom MacGregor.
I only wish that Will could have known his son, Tom.
No, it's about his friend, Tom Miller.
I'm pretty sure he's afraid of, uh, losing his leg, Tom.
On his way home, Tom met a man who he thought was an American.
I had a long talk with his mother, and Tom's taken him.
I had a long talk with his mother, and Tom's taken him.
Hi, I'm Tom Lystrus and I'm a taper.
Hi Tom, how are you feeling?
Like the doctor said, it's a simple case of a depressed boy ending his life, not a Tom Clancy novel.
Hi. Tom from, like, nine seconds ago.
According to his phone records, Tom not only called two of our couples,
Speaking on his own behalf, may Tom Turner finish my closing argument?

Alternatives:

Hello, I'm Tom.
Hi, I'm Tom.
Hi, my name is Tom.
Hi, Tom here.
This is Tom speaking.

hi, that is tom

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when the speaker is pointing out or referring to someone else as Tom, who is not present.

Examples:

Hi, that is Tom, my colleague from the sales team.
Hi, that is Tom, the person I was telling you about.
Hi, that is Tom, the new employee.

Show examples from the web [+]

Hi, Tom, pleased to meet you.
Um... hi, my name is Tom Chadwick.
Hi, you've reached Tom Keen.
Hi, it's Tom Mater, interpreting for Jodi Lerner.
Oliver asked his parents, Tom and Mary, where do children come from.
A poor workman blames his tools, Tom.
Get him his 15, Tom.
Dan introduces Isabelle to his friend, Tom MacGregor.
I only wish that Will could have known his son, Tom.
No, it's about his friend, Tom Miller.
I'm pretty sure he's afraid of, uh, losing his leg, Tom.
On his way home, Tom met a man who he thought was an American.
I had a long talk with his mother, and Tom's taken him.
I had a long talk with his mother, and Tom's taken him.
Hi, I'm Tom Lystrus and I'm a taper.
Hi Tom, how are you feeling?
Like the doctor said, it's a simple case of a depressed boy ending his life, not a Tom Clancy novel.
Hi. Tom from, like, nine seconds ago.
According to his phone records, Tom not only called two of our couples,
Speaking on his own behalf, may Tom Turner finish my closing argument?

Alternatives:

Hi, he is Tom.
Hi, that person is Tom.
That's Tom.
Tom is over there.
Tom is the one standing by the door.

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