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Dealing with Angry Customers
Like it or not, you're going to deal with angry customers from time to time. And no matter how much they might test your patience, it's really important to keep a mindset that there’s “no problem” to big that can’t be solved. First, start by just letting the customer vent and acknowledge their emotions. Let them know you're listening by restating or agreeing with something they've said. If necessary, gently confront the angry customer to help gain control of the situation. And then, when you feel it's appropriate, begin to move the customer toward a solution.
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- Leadership
- Personal Performance
- Type: Video Vignettes
- Audience: Managers / Supervisors
- Available As: Download, USB, USB-2YR, USB-3YR
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- Manage Customer Experience
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Angry customers can be tough. Getting them to calm down enough to be able to start the helping process is a task in and of itself. There are five key actions to take when you have an angry customer:
- Let the customer vent
- Acknowledge emotions
- Restate/agree
- Gently confront
- Move to solution