Social Rules for Returning Phone Calls

While there's no one-size-fits-all answer, here are some general guidelines for returning phone calls:

1. Urgent calls: Return within 1-2 hours if the call is urgent or time-sensitive.
2. Personal calls: Return within 24 hours for personal calls from friends and family.
3. Business calls: Return within 24-48 hours for business-related calls.
4. Social calls: Return within 2-3 days for social calls, such as catching up with acquaintances.
5. Non-urgent calls: Return within 1 week for non-urgent calls, such as returning a call from someone you don't know well.

Remember

These are general guidelines, and the appropriate response time may vary depending on:

• Your relationship with the caller
• The purpose of the call
• Your personal schedule and availability
• Cultural or social norms

Be Considerate

If you can't return a call within these timeframes, consider sending a brief message to acknowledge the call and let the person know when you'll be able to follow up.