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.

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Handling Sales Objections Over The Telephone
21 Ways to Improve Complaints Handling in Your Contact Centre
4 Contact Centre Advisor Habits That Are Really Irritating Your Customers
9 Ways to Encourage Customers to Give Feedback
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How to Manage and Exceed Customer Expectations – With Examples
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What is a Customer Service Representative (CSR)?
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Training Your Team to Take Ownership
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How to Write a Customer Apology Letter – With an Example
The Worst Examples of Saying “Sorry” to Customers
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How to Deal With Angry Customers
Support Employees Handling Emotionally Challenging Calls With Empathy
How to Write to Vulnerable Customers
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How to Provide Closed-Loop Feedback With Employees and 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
How to Design a Contact Centre for Impatient Customers
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How to Develop Empathy as a Skill in Your Frontline Teams
Zen and the Art of Handling Angry Customers
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“Sorry for the Inconvenience” – How to Offer a Genuine Apology
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The Best Ways to Communicate With Upset Customers
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How to Deal With Difficult Customers
How to Stop Advisors Rushing Through Calls at the End of Their Shifts
The Long List of Things That Can Destroy Your Customer Service
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Handling Customer Complaints – Why You Need to Say Sorry