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A speakerphone is a great convenience when several people need to participate in a conference call. But in a two-person conversation, it often annoys or offends the person whose voice is being broadcast, particularly, if he hasn't been told the speaker is being used. Use speakerphones sparingly, and try to avoid using them with clients.