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TCFCR Newsletter
July 2012 

Interacting With Angry Customers - Practical Tips For Any Associate  

Angry CustomersNo one likes to deal with angry people. It's not fun in your personal life and it is certainly unpleasant when dealing with an angry customer. While most customers may know that you are not personally at fault as an associate, you do represent the company and often bear the brunt of the negativity.

 

So what are some of the best ways to help diffuse a negative situation? Here are some suggestions for not only showing the customer that you are ready to help them with their issue, but also to help you create loyalty along the way.  Read more to find out.

The Welcomer Edge
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The Welcomer Edge  

"Regardless of how many customers or potential customers you have, you must understand that each one is an individual. Whether you have thousands of customers a day or ten customers on a weekend, the customer is still a unique person."

 

To learn more about The Welcomer Edge, read reviews or purchase the book, please visit our website.  

Customer Service In The News

 Customer ServiceTop CEO's share their best practices for exceptional customer service in this article on Forbes.com

The article answers questions such as:
  • How have you changed your business around customers?
  • What's on your customer dashboard?
  • Anything special you do to connect with customers?
  • What characteristics lead to exceptional customer service? 
Did you know?
Latest Stats From TCFCR

76% of frontline agents say they are authentically interested in people.  How does this impact the way they serve your consumers?
 
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Self-help works well for well-defined issues. Combine it w easy access live chat and it can be a winner.  

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