It is ill-mannered to just take your phone and begin calling someone on video without the person’s consent. It is way different if it were an audio call. Courtesy demands that you politely ask people if they will fancy you seeing them on a call or not. It is also important to respect their decision and not press further if the person in question is not willing to give in.
Several factors will affect your getting a yes or no response when you ask for a video call. One is your manner of approach, and this is the most important of other factors. The way you present your request before someone will grossly affect how that person will answer you.
This article has come to guide you on the right way to ask so you don’t get snubbed or insulted because you just want to see a person’s face over the phone. Take your time to read through and feel free to use whatever you think will work for you.
20 Ways to Ask Someone for a Video Call.
Below are some examples of how to ask someone for a video call:
- Can I Facetime you later tonight?
- Can we switch to a video call so we see each other?
- I miss you so much, all I want right now is to see your face, is that fine by you?
- Are you in for a video call?
- I look forward to having a video call with you, let me know if it’s possible.
- I know you have been smiling from ear to ear with all the nice things I’ve said today, can I see your smiles in real-time?
- I need someone to practice my presentation with, I would be glad if we could do it together on video call.
- I would love to see your mouth move as you make all these promises.
- You are so interesting to speak with, I know I will get hooked if I see you talk, can a video call work?
- Let’s do a video call so that I can detect your mood from your face.
- Would you be up for a video call later? I have something I want to show you.
- Since we can’t go out or see in person because of our distance, don’t you think a video call will help?
- If you don’t mind us on a video call, give me a time to beep you.
- We should do a video call while I’m on the trip since you can’t join me.
- Can we hop on a video call so I can show you what I bought from the store?
- Would you rather have a video call or a phone call? Let me know your preference.
- I would be free this weekend to bond with you over a video call, let me know what time works for you.
- Imagine how much of a great conversation we will have on a video call, can we give it a try?
- Will it be convenient to call you on video?
- Let’s see who serves the best face card on a video call, shall we?
1. Can I Facetime you later tonight?
If FaceTime is your go-to app for video calls, just be direct and ask if you can FaceTime the person at a later time. This will most likely be followed by a ‘why’ question hence be ready to provide a good answer as to why you want a video call.
- Babe, can I FaceTime you later tonight?
2. Can we switch to a video call so we see each other?
Another way to ask for a video call is by simply asking for a switch if you both are already on an audio call.
You know it will be rude to just click on the video call icon to automatically switch your call mode, so do what is right and civil by asking the person if he or she doesn’t mind you switching to a video call.
- I would love it if we could switch to a video call so we could see each other.
3. I miss you so much, all I want right now is to see your face, is that fine by you?
The person you want to video call might be your significant other, sibling, friend, or relative. Tell him or her how much you miss seeing them and that you will want to see their face if they do not mind.
- Bola, I miss you so much, all I just want right now is to see your face if it’s fine by you.
4. Are you in for a video call?
Gently ask the person involved if he or she is in for a video call with you. That way, you will not take the person unawares. It is always wise to ask first, that is the right approach.
- Let me know if you are down for a video call.
5. I look forward to having a video call with you, let me know if it’s possible.
A good way to ask someone for a video call is by telling the person how much you anticipate talking to him or her via a video call and asking them if it is possible to do so.
- I have always looked forward to having a video call with you, if it is possible, just let me know.
6. I know you have been smiling from ear to ear with all the nice things I’ve said today, can I see your smiles in real time?
Flatter the person you are talking to over the phone and sweet-talk him or her into accepting a video call with you by using this line.
- I know all my flatterings have left you smiling from ear to ear, kindly do me the favor of seeing you smile in real-time.
7. I need someone to practice my presentation with, I would be glad if we could do it together on a video call.
If you have work-related stuff to do and need to make a demo presentation of it and the person you would have done it together with is not in the same space as you are, don’t hesitate to ask for a video call in this manner.
- Deborah, I need someone to practice my presentation with, can we do it together on a video call?
8. I would love to see your mouth move as you make all these promises.
When you have someone making promises to you and you want to know how serious he or she is to be sure you are not being toyed with, you can say this as your request for a video call.
- Can I watch your mouth movement on video call as you make these promises?
9. You are so interesting to speak with, I know I will get hooked if I see you talk, can a video call work?
Comment on how good of a conversationalist someone is before you ask for a video call. Your commendation will be a reason he or she gives in to your request.
- Imagine how hooked I will get if I can see you on a video call having that you are very interesting to speak with.
10. Let’s do a video call so that I can detect your mood from your face.
Video calls are great if you want to understand a person’s mood. If you want to ask for a video to facilitate getting an argument right or reconciling over something then this is the line for you.
- I want to understand your mood. Let’s do a video call so I see you.
11. Would you be up for a video call later? I have something I want to show you.
Say this to someone you want to have a video call with if you indeed have something to show them.
Bear in mind that your request can be declined because the person might ask you to just send in a video, picture, or something but be mannered enough to be cool with whatever response you get.
- Sam, there is something I have to show you, would you be up for a video call later?
12. Since we can’t go out or see in person because of our distance, don’t you think a video call will help?
Ask someone you are distant from to have a video call with you by suggesting that you people compensate yourself for not being able to meet because of your distance situation by having a video call.
- Since distance is a barrier to us seeing each other in person, I think a video call will help right now.
13. If you don’t mind us on a video call, give me a time to beep you.
Your request for a video call should give the other person control. Allow the other person to fix a convenient time as he or she desires for the video call.
- If you don’t mind us doing a video call, fix a time and let me know.
14. We should do a video call while I’m on the trip since you can’t join me.
This line works for when you want to travel without someone and at the same time you want to feel the person’s presence.
- Can I video call you while on this trip so we can pretend you are traveling with me virtually?
15. Can we hop on a video call so I can show you what I bought from the store?
You can tell your friend you are very close to that you would want a video call so that he or she can see the latest purchases you made from your shopping.
- Let’s hop on a video call, I would love to show you all I was able to shop from the store.
16. Would you rather have a video call or a phone call? Let me know your preference.
Give the person you want to call a scale of preference to choose from. This should feature a phone call and a video call. You can let them know that you would prefer a video call personally, this will go a long way in affecting their response.
- Let me know what your preference is between a video call and a phone call, I would love a video call though.
17. I would be free this weekend to bond with you over a video call, let me know what time works for you.
This is another way to ask someone you love for a video call. Bonding over the phone works fine and you can use it just as it is in the example below.
- I don’t mind bonding with you over the phone via a video call this weekend, just let me know what time works for you.
18. Imagine how much of a great conversation we will have on a video call, can we give it a try?
Work your way into receiving a positive response from your friend or whomever you want to video call. Tell him or her that you both can experiment with a video call to see if your conversation will be better.
- Can we give a video call a try, I am certain we would have a great conversation.
19. Will it be convenient to call you on video?
Sound caring when asking someone for a video call by considering his or her convenience while you make your request. Just ask if they will find it convenient or not and go by whatever response you get.
- When will it be convenient to call you on video today?
20. Let’s see who serves the best face card on a video call, shall we?
An irresistible way to ask someone for a video call is by making it seem like a competition. Ask that you two compete for who has the best live face card on video.
- We both have great face cards, now let’s see who serves the best face card on a video call.
Wrapping It Up.
Many people get offended when you put across a video call to them without prior information, it is usually embarrassing because the person may not be properly dressed, he or she may have just woken from sleep, or may just be in the middle of something and boom your face just appears on their phone.
Well brought up civil people will politely ask for a video call before tapping on the call button.
I am glad you came across many ways to ask someone for a video call so you don’t end up getting embarrassed when your call is rejected.