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Customer Service
Difficult Customers
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Angry | Be positive Acknowledge the customer's feelings or anger. Reassure Remain objective Listen actively/determine the cause Reduce frustrations Negotiate a solution and conduct a follow-up. |
| Demanding | - Be professional - Respect the customer - Be firm/fair/focus on the customer's needs - Tell the customer what you can do. |
| Rude | - Remain professional - Don't resort to retaliation |
| Talkative | - Remain warm and cordial, but focused - Ask specific open-ended questions - Use closed-end questions to control - Manage the conversation |
| Indecisive | - Be patient - Ask open-ended questions - Listen actively - Suggest other options - Guide decision making |
| Dissatisfied | - Listen - Remain positive and flexible - Smile, give your name, and offer assistance - Be compassionate & empathize without making excuses. - Ask open-ended questions and verify information. - Take appropriate action |