We do not directly address others to avoid crosstalk and to allow for calm, peaceful order on the line at all times. Ask to be recognized by the leader before sharing or speaking. We ask everyone to be courteous at all times, to speak politely, and to show respect of all others on our phone bridge. We all want to get the most out of our time together. Give the conference call your undivided attention. Make conference calls from quiet locations with few or no distractions. Refrain from using headsets, speakers, cordless phones, etc., as they can create static or echo on your conference calls. If there is an echo, static or other interference on the line please double check that you have your phone muted. When unmuting your phone, avoid interrupting by carefully listening for a second or two after pressing the keys to allow time to hear if anyone else has already begun speaking. This will prevent background noise from disrupting the meeting and ensure the best sound quality during the call. Please mute your line whenever you are not speaking. You will hear a prompt saying, “you are now unmuted”. If you hear music, you are the only participant in the conference, i.e., the only person on the line.ĭepending on the phone line, to mute, press the ✶ (star) 6 keys or ✶ 1 keys on your phone pad and you will hear a prompt saying, “you are now muted.” When you want to speak, unmute as directed by the conference company. Here are some guidelines to help the meetings run smoothly.Įven though the phone bridge tells you to announce yourself when you join the line, PLEASE DO NOT ANNOUNCE YOURSELF.

Mute on zoom phone call