Abstract: A parallel silent communication system comprises a secretary or phone operator console and an executive console. The executive console has a screen for visual display (discretely visible only to the executive to avoid interruptions to clients, callers, patients or visitors) of an unlimited language message composed remotely by the secretary or phone operator on her keyboard. A limited language or coded message may be returned by selecting one of a series of buttons or switches at the executive console which communicates specific directions or other responses to the secretary or phone operator at her keyboard. The pre-established communication channel need not be intercepted and can discretely be maintained unless the executive chooses to interrupt.