Articles - Emotion

Emotion plays a major role in every customer interaction, influencing both satisfaction and loyalty. This hub of expert articles, practical guidance, and real-world examples looks at how advisors can recognise, respond to, and manage emotion during conversations. Learn how to handle emotional customers with empathy and professionalism, while maintaining confidence and control. You’ll also find advice for leaders on supporting advisors through emotional calls and creating a workplace culture that values understanding and emotional resilience.

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15 Tips for Building Emotional Intelligence in Customer Service
The Top Words and Phrases Customers Use to Express their Dissatisfaction
10 Innovative Ways to Create Customer Value
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5 Customer Engagement Strategies That You Cannot Ignore
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Creating Memorable Customer Experiences With Emotional Intelligence
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Expert Strategies to Improve Customer Happiness
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Get Started With Proactive Customer Service
How to Measure Customer Emotion
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Understanding the Use of Emotion and Logic in Sales
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3 Proven Ways to Cheer Up Your Team
How to Give Feedback to an Employee… Without Upsetting Them
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Agent Statements for Supporting Bereaved Customers
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10 Game-Changing Ways Emotion Will Shape the Future of CX
9 Strategies to Improve Customer Satisfaction
The Top Qualities for a Contact Centre Advisor
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What’s the Difference Between Empathy and Sympathy?
How to Measure Sentiment in the Contact Centre
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Emotional Intelligence FAQs Answered by an Expert
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How to Improve the Customer Experience – With a Checklist
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What is an Emoji?
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How to Develop Empathy as a Skill in Your Frontline Teams
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What is Emotional Intelligence?
Emojis in Customer Service – Cheeky or Charming?
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Ways to Measure Customer Emotion in the Contact Centre