Do I disturb you/Am I disturbing you ?

[ph2004]

When calling someone on the phone, which one is correct : "Do I disturb you ?" or "Am I disturbing you ?"

 

[Rover_KE]

'Am I disturbing you?'

Rover

 

[bhaisahab]

When calling someone on the phone, which one is correct : "Do I disturb you ?" or "Am I disturbing you ?"

If you ask "Do I disturb you?" you are asking if, in general, the person finds you disturbing.

 

[ph2004]

If you ask "Do I disturb you?" you are asking if, in general, the person finds you disturbing.

So that would sound rather silly/funny, if you don't want a comment on your (general) behaviour ?

 

[bhaisahab]

So that would sound rather silly/funny, if you don't want a comment on your (general) behaviour ?

Yes, it would.