How to Put Someone on Hold: 3 Ways

Learn how to professionally put someone on hold with this helpful video.

This video teaches you 3 effective phrases to use to put someone on a hold when you need a moment to search for information or check availability.

• "May I put you on hold for a moment?": A polite and direct way to ask someone to wait briefly.
• "Could I ask you to hold for a moment?": This phrase is slightly more formal and very courteous.
• "Would you mind holding for a moment?": A very polite way to ensure the person doesn’t feel inconvenienced.

Using these phrases can help you manage calls more professionally and ensure the person on the other end feels respected and valued. Watch the video to practice these phrases and enhance your phone etiquette skills.