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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Handling Difficult Customers
How to Handle Escalation Calls
Rapport Building With Angry Customers – With Examples
The Top 10 Call Centre ‘Oh No!’ Moments
4 Contact Centre Advisor Habits That Are Really Irritating Your Customers
7 Ways to Deal With an Angry Customer
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How to Deal With Customers Who Don’t Take No for an Answer
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How to Deal With Angry Customers
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10 Essential Techniques to Handle an Angry Customer
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How to Support an Agent After an Angry Call
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Training Cheat Sheet – Emotional Intelligence
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Is Your Music on Hold Turning Off Your Customers?
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Answers: Coping with Angry and Abusive Customers
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How to Deal With Racism in the Contact Centre
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A Complaining Customer is Your Most Important Customer
Zen and the Art of Handling Angry Customers
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The Best Ways to Communicate With Upset Customers
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How to Deal With Difficult Customers
Does Emotion Detection Really Exist?
Good customer service is cheaper than bad
How to Handle Stress in the Call Centre
Top Tips for Dealing with Customer Complaints in Call Centres
Words and Phrases an Advisor Should NEVER Say to an Angry Customer
How to Respond When You’ve Let a Customer Down