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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The Top 10 Acknowledgement Statements for Customer Service
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Empathy Statements for Customer Service With Examples
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15 Ways to Build Rapport With Customers
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27 Positive Statements to Use In Difficult Situations
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What to Say to an Angry Customer
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“I’d Like to Speak to a Manager” – 7 Ways to Deal With Difficult Customers
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How to Handle Contacts From Challenging Customers
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Training Cheat Sheet – Handling Difficult Customers
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How to Handle Angry Customers in a Call Centre
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How to Protect Your Agents From Customer Abuse
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When Is It OK to Hang-Up on a Customer?
The Top Words and Phrases Customers Use to Express their Dissatisfaction
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A Policy for Dealing with Abusive Customers
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How to Deal With a Talkative Customer
Call Centre Etiquette What Not to Say
15 Things You Should Never Say to a Customer
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13 Clever Tactics for Dealing With an Angry Phone Call
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5 Quick Fixes for Dealing With Problem Callers
Can the weather affect the mood of the caller / contact centre?
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How to Deal With Rude Customers
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Podcast – Dealing With Challenging Customers
A is for Assertiveness
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Dealing with Irate Customers
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How to Deal With the “Know-It-All” Customer
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How Advisors Can Destress After an Angry Customer