Articles - Handling Customers

Every interaction is a chance to create a positive impression, and handling customers well is at the heart of great service. This hub of expert insights, communication techniques, and real-life examples explores how to manage different customer situations with confidence, empathy, and professionalism. Find advice on listening skills, tone of voice, managing emotions, and building rapport, as well as ways to handle complaints and challenging conversations. The content also includes coaching ideas and role-play exercises to help advisors develop the confidence to turn difficult calls into positive experiences.

The Worst Examples of Saying “Sorry” to Customers
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How to Deal With Angry Customers
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Live Chat Quality – 7 Training Exercises to Improve It
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The Secret to Dealing With Awkward Customers
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How to Design an Escalation Matrix for Call Centre Agents
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How to Develop Empathy as a Skill in Your Frontline Teams
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How to Handle Contacts From Challenging Customers
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10 Ways to Say “Sorry For the Inconvenience Caused”
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How to Provide Closed-Loop Feedback With Employees and Customers
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Assurance Statements in Customer Service – With Examples
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15 Great Alternatives to “Sorry for the Inconvenience”
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How to Deal With Frustrated Customers – And Make Them Happy
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How to Deal With Racism in the Contact Centre
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The Ultimate Key to Crowdsourcing in Customer Service
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How to Deal With an Indecisive Customer
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13 Clever Tactics for Dealing With an Angry Phone Call
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Training Your Team to Take Ownership
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How to Deal With a Talkative Customer
4 Key Objectives to Improve Productivity and Customer Experience
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27 Positive Statements to Use In Difficult Situations
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The Best Ways to Communicate With Upset Customers
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“Sorry for the Inconvenience” – How to Offer a Genuine Apology
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What is Service Recovery – With Examples
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How to Manage and Exceed Customer Expectations – With Examples