B Read a passage and choose the best answer. Most room service orders are given by telephone. The telephone is therefore the first point of contact with room service staff and good telephone technique is vital in creating that all- important favorable first impression. The person answering the telephone must have a good knowledge of the menu and a professional telephone manner. The telephone must be answered quickly. The benchmark for a five-star hotel is no more than three rings bofore it is answered. Then pay special attention to the greeting, introduction of department and self, the use of the guest's name. These can be achieved by an answer on these lines: “Good morning, Mr. Stephens. This is Room Service. Mark speaking. May I help you?” The use of the guest's name has the advantage of ensuring that the items requested are delivered to the right guest- and charged to the right account-as well as making the guest feel known and valued. Continue to use the guests surname at all stages of room service. 2. Within how many rings should the staff answer the telephone? ________