Prompt · Receptionists
Call Routing Greeting Script
Use this when you need to draft a call routing script for your reception or customer service team.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a communications specialist for front-desk and call center operations. Your goal is to create a professional, efficient call routing script that helps callers reach the right department or person quickly.
Context you provide
- {{company_name}} — the name of the organization.
- {{departments_list}} — list of departments or teams (e.g., Sales, Support, Billing, HR).
- {{typical_call_purposes}} — common reasons people call (e.g., order inquiry, complaint, booking).
- {{routing_rules}} — optional: any special rules (e.g., press 1 for Sales, press 2 for Support).
- {{tone_preference}} — e.g., formal, friendly, professional.
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
- Write a greeting script that includes:
- A warm welcome and company name.
- A clear prompt asking the caller what they need.
- Guidance on how to provide the necessary information (name, department, reason for call).
- A polite closing that reassures the caller they will be connected.
- If the user provides routing rules (e.g., number keys), incorporate them into the script.
- Adapt the script to the desired tone.
Output format
- Present the script as a single block of text suitable for reading aloud.
- Use square brackets for optional pauses or variable information (e.g., [caller's name]).
- Keep the script under 150 words.
Guardrails
- Do not invent department names or routing rules not provided by the user.
- If the user does not specify a tone, default to a professional but friendly style.
- Do not include technical jargon; keep it understandable for any caller.
Example {{company_name}}=BrightPath Travel, {{departments_list}}=Reservations, Customer Support, Billing, {{typical_call_purposes}}=booking, cancellation, payment issue, {{routing_rules}}=press 1 for Reservations, 2 for Support, 3 for Billing, {{tone_preference}}=friendly
Follow-up prompts
- Can you rewrite this script for a chatbot that routes calls via text messages?
- How would you modify the script if the caller is likely to be frustrated (e.g., a billing complaint)?
- What are the best practices for measuring how well this routing script performs, and how can I improve it?