could i get some help here?

[superbad.livejournal.com]

What do you say when you walk into a store/the bank and there is no one at the otdel where you need service?

I think I heard someone say "Можно кого–то!?" once at the khoztovary store. Is that right? Is there another way?

My impulse is to say "Um... Hello!!" - so can you just say "алло!!" ?

Spaseebs.

Comments

[spiritrc.livejournal.com]

Алло indeed sounds rude in a usual speech. But it's acceptable and common when answering a phone call.

What about "door-phone"?

[bakabaka.livejournal.com]

Despite being Russian, I wonder what is right to say when answering a "door-phone/intercom call" ("домофон").
The handset looks like telephone's, so "алло" may be an option.
But it is just a "remote interface to the door", so "кто там?" is also appropriate.

Re: What about "door-phone"?

[spiritrc.livejournal.com]

I think 'кто там?' is the best option. I wouldn't be surprised if I saw someone saying 'алло' after picking up the 'домофон' handset, but if I was at the remote door, I definitely would be surprised to hear 'алло' from it. :) Although I wouldn't probably consider it rude in such a situation.

Re: What about "door-phone"?

[wolk-off.livejournal.com]

I normally say "слушаю". Or, if I'm in playful mood, "я вас внимательно".