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Complaining

Customer service means not only doing things for customers, but doing them extraordinarily well. You should go 1._ what is expected and in that way you will add value and integrity to every interaction. You will discover best new ways to delight the customers you serve, only if you are at your 2._ with each and every one of them. Take care of the customer like you would take care of your grandmother and you will surprise yourself with how much you can do.

However, if you come across a 3._ customer here’s how you should react to their 4._:

  • Listen 5.___.

  • 6.___ quick action.

  • Thank them for expressing their needs.

  • Apologize.

  • Seek the best 7.___.

  • 8.___ agreement.

  • 9._ yourself that the customer is really satisfied. Contact him / her again. Many dissatisfied customers just quietly take their business elsewhere. Those types of customers are generally known as the 10._ customers.

Here are some other types of customer you are 11._ to come across. The aggressive customer complains, often loudly and at 12._. The 13._ expects the absolute best and is willing to pay for it. Most probably complains in a reasonable manner. The 14._’s goal is not to get the complaint satisfied but to constantly repeat “not good enough”. The 15.___ complainer is never satisfied; there is always something wrong. Do you recognize any of your clients among the types just mentioned? Take a look at some useful phrases for complaining and dealing with complaints.

Making the complaint | 16._ I’m ringing / writing to complain. 17._ I’m sorry, but I’m not satisfied with … 18.___ there’s a problem with …

Explaining the problem | 19._ The CD doesn’t work. 20._ to be a problem with … 21.___ We haven’t received the …

Showing understanding | 22._ Mmm, I see what you 23._ about the problem / delay.

Getting the facts | 24._ Could you give me some details, please? 25._ What happened exactly? 26.___ What’s the problem exactly?

Making excuses / denying responsibility | 27._ It’s not our 28._ to replace items. 29._ It’s not our 30._ it hasn’t arrived. 31.___ I’m afraid that’s not quite right.

Apologizing | 32._ We apologize for any 33._ this may have caused to you. 34._ Please accept our 35._ apologies.

Promising action | 36._ OK, I’ll look into it right away. 37._ I’ll check the details and get 38.___ to you.