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Working in customer service, especially in a live chat environment, you will encounter angry customers. These interactions can be challenging and emotionally draining. However, it's essential to remember that customers' anger does not reflect your worth; instead, it's a signal that something in thei...

A Subscriber (actually a few subscribers) asked me, “What do you do when you can’t give the customer what they want?” This video is my first answer to that critical question. I’ll share more tactics for what to say when you can’t give the customer what they want, but this video is enough to get you ...

When a customer is unhappy, how you respond can distinguish between a minor hiccup and a full-blown escalation. Here are five things you should avoid when dealing with upset customers.

One. Refusing to Admit the Customer’s Perspective

Never tell a customer they are wrong. If you tell a customer th...

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Redirecting. "Here's what we know. Here's what we've done. Here's what's next."

Validating. "I can see your point on that," or "We want to get to the bottom of this as much as you do."

Explaining why you can't do what they want. "The FDA doesn't allow optometrists to refill expired contact lens pr...

Customer Temper Tantrums Can Look Like This

• Over-talking you
• Demanding to talk to your supervisor
• Cursing you out
• Refusing to listen to you
• Threatening to slam your company on social media
• Name-calling
• Explosive reactions

Here's how you handle the customer who is having a tantrum: 4 Step...

When you can't resolve the customer's issue at the moment, try redirecting with the Feel, Felt, Found Method.

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One of the most challenging aspects of customer service is dealing with angry and upset customers. Often, these situations can escalate quickly, leading to negative consequences for both the customer and the company. This article will explore customer service de-escalation techniques to help you sou...

Imagine your next phone call is from an angry, irate customer who is frustrated (like all of us) about the pandemic and takes things out on you.

Are you 100% confident you can handle it?

If not, I've got the perfect program for you. Step into this course and learn how to create positive...

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