Originally Posted by
dayone
Two general comments. No one using a speakerphone ever thinks that they are speaking or listening at anything other than "normal" volume. And earphones with a mic are much clearer than a speaker to participate on a conference call.
This. Anyone who uses a speakerphone for a business call should be immediately fired. It's NEVER as clear for the person on the other end of the line, and unless there are multiple people participating there is absolutely no reason for it other than your laziness or cheapness.
(Proper speakerphone systems such as those installed in conference rooms excluded)