What Is the Best Time to Call Someone?

[dpcharlotte]

I always try and make my calls beteen 7-8:30. But I hate to bump it much later than that. However, I know first hand that some people are still busy eating and putting little ones to bed at that time. What are your thoughts?

 

[legacypc46]

I'll call past 8:30 only if it's been 'pre-approved' by the person I'm calling.

 

[cathyskitchen]

I only call after 9pm if I have prior permission from the person. Usually, hosts who have little kids like to talk at 9pm b/c the kids are in bed and they have a moment to themselves (and so do I!). But, I only call then if they ok it first. Otherwise, I make calls between 7 - 9 pm.

 

[mpkegley]

I'll call past 8:30 only if it's been 'pre-approved' by the person I'm calling.

Usually, I don't call anyone after 8:00. I have found that they are busy watching their favorite shows/putting kids to bed, etc. If they tell me to call them later than that, then I will.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I like to call while I am getting Dinner ready - between 5-6. People are often home then, and a lot of the time, like me, they are in the kitchen - most will say it is a good time to talk for a few minutes (mostly I am talking to moms - and we all know we are great multi-taskers!). Then, after Dinner, I will call some more - between 7-8. I don't get as many people on the phone then though. Seems everyone eats and then runs out the door! I try not to call after 8, unless, like others said, I have specific instructions that it's okay.

 

[vwpamperedchef]

I call between 7-8:30 that is when I don't have a brick laying on my phone!

 

[Bren706]

I have been making my calls between 7-8pm. Although, I have been having a hard time reaching people then, I do not like making calls after 8pm, unless it is a host that I already have a relationship with, then I push it to 8:15 or so.

 

[pkd09]

I will usually start my calls around 7 p.m. and stop around 9 p.m. (unless the host/guest wants me to call later).

 

[chefmeg]

I only call after 9pm if I have prior permission from the person. Usually, hosts who have little kids like to talk at 9pm b/c the kids are in bed and they have a moment to themselves (and so do I!). But, I only call then if they ok it first. Otherwise, I make calls between 7 - 9 pm.

DITTO...but I have started asking people to give me a work number if they are able to talk at work...seems I am able to make calls during the day to those folks!

 

[jrstephens]

I do not call after 9 unless I know them and know their bedtime habits. That goes for anyone not just host/guest.