How much longer will/would I have to wait? I've been waiting for over 2 hours!

[B45]

The operator is asking me to hold on the phone for another half hr. I say:

How much longer will/would I have to wait? I've been waiting for over 2 hours!

Are both okay?

 

[MikeNewYork]

Yes, but I would use "will". Who waits for two and a half hours on the phone?

 

[B45]

They just kept putting me on hold...

 

[2006]

The operator is asking me to hold on the phone for another half hr. I say:

How much longer will/would I have to wait? I've been waiting for over 2 hours!

Are both okay?

Only "will" is suitable, because it is a real situation, not just a possible or theoretical one.

 

[Raymott]

You can say, "How much longer do I have to wait?", "How much longer are you going to make me wait?" These are less polite, but at this stage politeness might not be your priority.

 

[emsr2d2]

Whoever it is you were trying to speak to, I suggest you find another supplier. One who answers the phone in a reasonable length of time.

 

[Raymott]

Whoever it is you were trying to speak to, I suggest you find another supplier. One who answers the phone in a reasonable length of time.

That's fine unless it's some government or public service agency that you have to deal with.