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How to Deliver Bad News Without Sounding Cold how to deliver bad news Jun 02, 2025

Delivering bad news to customers is never easy. It's a delicate dance that requires finesse, empathy, and a clear communication strategy. Whether you're dealing with a delayed shipment, a product discontinuation, or a policy change, the way you deliver this information can make or break your custome...

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If Saying 'No' Feels Awkward - Watch This! how to deliver bad news Mar 06, 2025

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you need to say "no" to a customer, but you're worried about damaging the relationship? You're not alone. As customer service professionals, we often face the challenge of delivering bad news or setting boundaries while maintaining a positive rapport...

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Delivering Bad News to Customers? Do This Instead of Apologizing. how to deliver bad news Mar 04, 2025

Have you ever experienced that racing heart when delivering bad news to a customer? Trust me, you’re not alone; this is a common challenge in customer service. However, let me assure you: delivering bad news can actually strengthen customer relationships. I’ve witnessed this transformation countless...

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Here's How to Give a Customer Bad News In Live Chat Support how to deliver bad news live chat best practices Feb 24, 2025

Delivering bad news to customers is one of the toughest challenges in customer service. Whether you're informing them that their order can’t be changed or that a much-loved product is unavailable, these moments can be delicate and have the potential to escalate if not approached thoughtfully. But wh...

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Breaking It Gently: A Call Center Agent’s Guide to Delivering Tough News how to deliver bad news linkedin learning Jan 20, 2025

Delivering bad news to customers is a challenge that many face. As customer service professionals, we often feel anxious about saying "no" or explaining why we cannot meet a customer's expectations. Yet, there is a powerful way to communicate difficult news that not only alleviates your anxiety but ...

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Building Confidence to De-escalate (Even if you're a conflict-avoider like me) customer service de-escalation how to deliver bad news Jun 28, 2024

Have you ever found yourself avoiding a difficult conversation with a customer? Maybe you've put off delivering bad news, hoping the problem would magically resolve itself. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Many of us struggle with Mokitas - those uncomfortable truths we know but prefer not...

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Don't Give Bad News In Email Like This how to deliver bad news linkedin learning Nov 28, 2023

I got bad news from a company, and it was delivered over email. I’m going to share with you the actual email I received, but I’ll leave out any identifying information.

 

The subject of the email read “Reward Points Denied.”

 

Dear Myra,

I regret to inform you that your request for Reward point...

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"How do I deliver bad news in medical insurance companies?" how to deliver bad news q & a May 16, 2023

I'm inside my digital classroom answering questions and sharing a question and my answer.

 

Here's the question, "How do I deliver bad news in medical insurance companies?"

 

To deliver bad news in medical insurance companies, it's crucial to maintain professionalism, empathy, and transparency. ...

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Give customers bad news using five easy steps how to deliver bad news May 13, 2023

Feel more confident. Get less backlash. Nudge customers to accept your word as final.

Give customers bad news using five easy steps based on how doctors give bad news to patients and their families.

 

Worksheet to practice giving bad news.

Miss part one of this series? See it here.

 

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The Psychology of the Word "Because" to Get Customers to Accept Your Word as Final de-escalation how to deliver bad news Apr 22, 2023

Research at Harvard showed us the power of the word “Because.” The experiment had people ask to cut in a line of people waiting to use a copy machine.

Researchers had the peopl...

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“Should I tell the customer to have a good day after I’ve just given them bad news?” how to deliver bad news soft skills training Apr 19, 2023

A participant in a workshop this week asked,

“Should I tell the customer to have a good day after giving them bad news?”

SMART question!

While we want the customer to have a good day indeed, and we want to follow the company call framework, we need to be gen

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The Art of Giving Bad News to Customers: How to Keep Them Happy Even When the News is Bad (with 3 videos!) how to deliver bad news Apr 17, 2023

Delivering bad news to your customers may be one of the most challenging tasks you will face. Giving bad news can be stressful, whether it's a delayed shipment, a service outage, or explaining that we no longer offer telehealth doctor's appointments now that COVID has passed.

However, you can signi...

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