The first greeting in a phone call is generally “Moshi moshi,” but in casual situations, this is often shortened to “TANAKA desu” or “Ore, Jiro” (It’s me, Jiro). If the person is a close friend, men typically begin with “ore” (It’s me) or their surname, and women with “atashi” or their first name. It is rude to use this form of address in business situations or with superiors, but it’s common between friends or coworkers. Often used responses to a telephone greeting are “Genki?” (How are you?), “Ah-, nani?” (What is it?), “Oh, doushita?” (What’s the matter?) and so forth. Since names are recorded on a phone’s database and shown on the screen of smartphones or other phones, conversations may begin without announcing yourself with “Moshi moshi” and your name. When hanging up, abbreviated farewells such as “Jaane,” “Soreja,” “Matane,” or “Bai ba-i,” are used. “Ja” means “Sayounara,” and “Jaa ne” incorporates a meaning of “Sore deha mata ne” (see you again). You may simply terminate the call with only “Ha-i,” “Deha-.” “Sayounara” is rarely used on the phone. This is because “Sayounara” may be taken by a friend to mean that you won’t be meeting again. Standard polite conversation / Casual expressions : A receives a call from B. A: This is YAMAMOTO. B: Hello, this is SUZUKI. A: Oh ! Good afternoon. B: Good afternoon. I haven’t seen you for a long time. A: Long time no see. What’s the matter?