Can I say this is John?

Both 'This is John' and 'It's John' are possible, but only if the person you are talking to knows you already. If you are introducing yourself for the first time on the phone you would say 'My name's John. ' There is a situation where you might say 'I'm John'.
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Is it OK to say this is John?

It's not a complete sentence -- there is no verb. But it's a short, colloquial way of speaking that is commonly used in casual writing. The full sentence is, "This is John here," and the "this is" is understood. "John's here" is correct grammatically, but it sounds like John is someone else, not the person speaking.
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Do you say this is or I am?

You would use "I am..." when the person would have heard or seen your name before: for example, when you had "met" only via correspondence and were now meeting in person for the first time. "This is..." is used, as you correctly note, when speaking on the phone or when introducing someone to someone else.
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Is it correct to say who is this?

You would say "Who is this" because this is a Predicate Nominative and shares the same context as the subject. For example, both "Who is this?" (Subjective) and "Whom is that?" (Objective) are correct.
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When answering phone this is she or this is her?

A common example is the phrase “This is she.” used to answer a telephone. 'She' is the nominative form of the word, so it cannot be used to describe somebody who is the object of a sentence (in this example, 'this' would be the subject).
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Is it this is him or this is he?

Most English teachers will tell you to say "This is he" and not say "This is him." This is good advice. It is not common to say "This is I" or "This is me." Below are some alternative responses that are commonly used. "Speaking."
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Which is grammatically correct this is she or this is her?

In English, the non-emphatic subject case is she, and all other forms (object case and emphatic form) are her. Therefore, in natural English the correct answer is "This is her." This is how non-native speakers learn to say the sentence.
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How do you say this is me?

Technically, it should be “It's I” or “This is I.” (See Janie Fieb's answer below for the correct grammar.) However, there is a strong drive among educated English speakers to avoid sounding pedantic or officious, so people generally will say “It's me” or “This is me.”
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How do you answer who is this?

"Who is this?" is asking you to identify this person. "This" is a pointer word: you say it while pointing to a person. The normal reply is "This is Judy" or "This is my mother", not "It is".
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Who is he or who is this?

When you are asking about someone, you should use “Who is he?” or “Who is she?” Is “Who is this?” at any time correct when asking about people? Of course “What is this?” is correct when asking about things.
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Can I introduce myself with this is?

The issue with "this is" is that you are referring to yourself in the third person. Fine for introductions of someone else, but not for yourself. Say "I am Joe Doe" or "You have reached Joe Doe" or even just "Joe Doe".
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How do you introduce yourself without saying my name is?

20 Creative Ways to Introduce Yourself
  1. “I'm shy, please come say hi.” ...
  2. A name is worth a thousand conversations. ...
  3. Highlight something that makes you unique. ...
  4. Start with a pop culture reference. ...
  5. Confess your nickname. ...
  6. Let the way you dress reflect who you are. ...
  7. Make a T-shirt. ...
  8. Make a “business” card.
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How do I introduce myself in an email?

Here's how this works:
  1. I've recently joined (company) and would like to introduce myself.
  2. I have just started working at (company) as (job title) and wanted to introduce myself.
  3. I'm your new (insert role) at (company), and I want to introduce myself as we will be working closely together.
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How do you say this is John or it is John?

Most people say, "This is John" or "I'm John". "It is John" would be said about someone else.
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Is John singular or plural?

The plural form of john is johns.
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Do you say me and John or John?

Unfortunately, in this case, trying to sound like you have good grammar makes things worse because the grammatically correct form is “with John and me,” not “with John and I.”
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How are you formally reply?

The correct response is “Fine, and you?” That's it. Fine and you. Or some variation, like “Good, how about yourself?”
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How do you respond to a guy through text?

13 Ways to Respond When a Guy Texts "Hey You"
  1. 1 Say “hey” back to keep things simple.
  2. 2 Give him a friendly answer if you like him.
  3. 3 Try a neutral answer if you're not sure.
  4. 4 Ask him what's up for a casual approach.
  5. 5 Respond with an emoji.
  6. 6 Send him a funny GIF.
  7. 7 Say something cute or sweet.
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How do I respond to my crush text?

A simple "What's up (name)?" or "What are you up to?" is a good conversation starter. If your crush replies that they're watching television, listening to music or playing a game, reply by asking about what they're watching, listening to or playing.
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Is it correct or is this correct?

It is better to say “It is correct.” The word THIS is a demonstrative pronoun. The word THIS should be used to point out or to indicate the things. The word CORRECT is an abstract noun therefore it can not be pointed out this is why it is better to say IT IS CORRECT.
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Which is correct this is me or it's me?

It is me (or it's me) is considered an informal style. Today, most native English speakers use It is me instead of It is I. Me is usually an object pronoun.
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Is it OK to say this is she?

“This is she” is grammatically correct. The verb “to be” acts as a linking verb, equating subject and object. So this is she and she is this; “she” and “this” are one and the same, interchangeable, and to be truly interchangeable they must both play the same grammatical role—that of the subject.
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Which is correct it is he or it is him?

'It is him' is grammatically correct and is in common usage. HE is used for subjects and predicate nominatives. HIM is used for objects of preposition, direct objects and indirect objects. You could rephrase the sentence: I relate to him most of all.
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Is she and her husband correct grammar?

English-U.S. No, it's SHE and her husband. That is the only correct answer.
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