Who should I tell him is calling?
How should I ask someone's name over the phone who called to talk with someone else, but I picked up the phone as he/she is not around?

is it ok if I say," Who should I tell him is calling?

Many thanks for reading my question.

Question

Who should I tell him is calling?
How should I ask someone's name over the phone who called to talk with someone else, but I picked up the phone as he/she is not around?

is it ok if I say,"  Who should I tell him is calling?

Many thanks for reading my question.

Answer

Yes, that's fine. You could also say, "Can/May I ask who's calling, please?".

Answer

Yes you can. Here is one other scenario where a phone rings, you pick up, and hear the person say:
- Hi, James!
Hi, this is Lisa speaking. James is unavailable at this moment, could I take a message?
- Yes, please let him know that Mike called.
Sure thing, I will pass that on to him.

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