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Prompt · Receptionists

Call Routing Greeting Script

Use this when you need to draft a call routing script for your reception or customer service team.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. 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

  1. Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
  2. 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.
  1. If the user provides routing rules (e.g., number keys), incorporate them into the script.
  2. 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?