Who is this, please? vs Who’s calling please?

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Who is this, please?' is typically used when answering the phone and the caller's identity is unknown. 'Who's calling please?' is used by the person receiving the call to ask for the caller's identity.

Last updated: April 08, 2024 • 366 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used when answering the phone and the caller's identity is unknown.

"Who is this, please?"

This phrase is used when you answer the phone and want to know who is calling. It is a polite way to ask for the caller's identity.

Examples:

Hello, who is this, please?
Who is this, please? I didn't catch your name.
May I ask who is calling, please?

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Who is this speaking, please?
Can we focus on who is responsible for this, please?
Anyone who is interested, please contact me.
Sorry, Commissioner, but would the colleague who is responsible for that phone please remove it, and would colleagues please switch off mobile telephones.
Please think about the normal high school girl who is filled with grief and loneliness, who came into the Palace, where she knew no one.

Alternatives:

Who is speaking, please?
May I know who I am speaking to, please?
Who am I speaking with, please?

This phrase is correct and commonly used when receiving a phone call and asking for the caller's identity.

"Who’s calling please?"

This phrase is used when you receive a phone call and want to know who is calling. It is a polite way to ask for the caller's identity.

Examples:

Hello, who's calling please?
Who's calling please? I didn't catch your name.
May I ask who's calling, please?

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Who's calling please? Roy Asheton?
May I ask who's calling please?
Who's calling please?
And who's calling please?
May I ask who's calling please?

Alternatives:

Who is on the line, please?
May I know who is calling, please?
Who am I speaking with, please?

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