Learn English – What’s a polite way of asking “who are you?” on the phone

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Say, you're working in a company. The phone rings and you pick it up. On the other line, someone wants to speak to one of your co-workers. You want to tell your co-worker who this person is.

I think asking "May I know who you are?" is a bit rude? What's a more common or softer alternative?

Best Answer

"Who should I say is calling?"