Articles - Angry Customers

Dealing with angry or upset customers is one of the toughest parts of contact centre work, but also one of the most important skills to master. This collection brings together practical guidance, expert insights, and training resources on managing challenging customer interactions. Discover proven ways to calm tense conversations, show empathy under pressure, and support your team through emotionally demanding calls. With advice on tone, resilience, and de-escalation techniques, this content will help you turn frustration into resolution and deliver better outcomes for everyone involved.

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When Is It OK to Hang-Up on a Customer?
Call Centre Etiquette What Not to Say
15 Things You Should Never Say to a Customer
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A Policy for Dealing with Abusive Customers
4 Contact Centre Advisor Habits That Are Really Irritating Your Customers
Words and Phrases an Advisor Should NEVER Say to an Angry Customer
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How to Handle Angry Customers in a Call Centre
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What to Say to an Angry Customer
20% of Contact Centres have a team to Respond Immediately to Complaints
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Is Your Music on Hold Turning Off Your Customers?
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5 Quick Fixes for Dealing With Problem Callers
7 Ways to Deal With an Angry Customer
Zen and the Art of Handling Angry Customers
Can the weather affect the mood of the caller / contact centre?
Top Customer Service Strategies – No.6 Welcoming Complaints
How to Handle Stress in the Call Centre
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Training Cheat Sheet – Emotional Intelligence
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Training Cheat Sheet – Handling Difficult Customers
A is for Assertiveness
The Top 10 Call Centre ‘Oh No!’ Moments
Good customer service is cheaper than bad
Top Tips for Dealing with Customer Complaints in Call Centres
Does Emotion Detection Really Exist?
The Top Words and Phrases Customers Use to Express their Dissatisfaction
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Handling Difficult Customers