Telephone Tuesday

Telephone Tuesday didn’t just happen. According to statistics, it is on September 6, when people return to the workplace after Labor Day, that telephone answering machines overflow with messages, and phone call volumes spike. That’s why someone resourceful came up with Telephone Tuesday.

History

While the founder of the holiday remains unknown, it is certain that the telephone was invented in the second half of the 19th century by Alexander Graham Bell. However, some believe that the device was developed as early as the middle of the 17th century. The earliest devices could not truly be called ‘telephones’. They were simple mechanical acoustic devices that transmitted voice messages.

Interesting Facts

• On September 6, the number of phone calls increases by an average of 50%.
• Before Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the telephone becomes a powerful sales tool.
• The first substantial telephone conversation took place in March 1876 between Alexander Graham Bell and his assistant.
• Early devices used a single tube for both speaking and listening.
• Most telephone exchange operators were women, as men often did not take the work seriously and frequently made inappropriate jokes.
• The first mobile phone weighed 2 kilograms.

How to take part

If you work in an office, pay close attention to customer calls, communicate with them, and respond to their requests. Make sure to answer your voicemail messages, and call friends and relatives. Perhaps make a few calls to plan your upcoming vacation. Show empathy during your phone conversations, and remember to do this not only on September 6 but every day.

When is Telephone Tuesday in 2024?

Telephone Tuesday is observed on the Tuesday after Labor Day each year.

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