Lisa Jones is a journalist working for the Gazette newspaper. She has a telephone interview scheduled with Bruce McGregor, the CEO of RealCo Inc. In order to be courteous, which of the following would be ideal to start the telephone conversation?
A) "Could you connect me to Bruce McGregor please?"
B) "This is Lisa calling for Bruce."
C) "Is Mr. Bruce McGregor in?"
D) " May I speak to Bruce McGregor?"
E) "This is Lisa Jones from the Daily Mirror. May I speak with Mr. Bruce McGregor?"

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This option is best as it introduces the caller, specifies the newspaper she works for and requests to speak with Mr. Bruce McGregor. This is polite and professional. The other options are either too direct, informal, or not specific enough.

Lisa Jones Is a Journalist Working for the Gazette Newspaper