Turning “No” Into “Thank You”: The Customer Service Skill No One Talks About how to say no to a customer Aug 12, 2025

You can’t always give customers what they want.

Sometimes it’s out of policy.
Sometimes it’s out of stock.
Sometimes… it’s just not possible.

Every customer service professional has been there — and we all know how these moments can go. The customer feels frustrated, unheard, and maybe even angry....

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What to Say When the Answer Is No (Without Getting Yelled At) how to say no to a customer Jul 06, 2025

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you need to say "no" to a customer, but you're worried about how they'll react? You're not alone. As customer service professionals, we often face the challenge of setting boundaries while maintaining a positive relationship with our clients. The goo...

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Another Way to Say 'No' to a Customer de-escalation de-escalation training how to say no to a customer Apr 30, 2023

 

In my De-escalation Academy today, I taught how to politely yet firmly say ‘no’ to a customer. I call the method “U S A.” I’m sharing with you the very teaching from today’s workshop.

Try out U S A and let me know how it works. For more ideas like this, check out De-escalation Academy.

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