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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27 Positive Statements to Use In Difficult Situations
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What to Say to an Angry Customer
Replace negative Words With Positive Words
Negative VS Positive Words in Customer Service – With Examples
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How to Handle Contacts From Challenging Customers
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15 Great Alternatives to “Sorry for the Inconvenience”
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Training Cheat Sheet – Handling Difficult Customers
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When Is It OK to Hang-Up on a Customer?
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How To Deal With Vulnerable Customers
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A Policy for Dealing with Abusive Customers
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How to Deal With a Talkative Customer
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13 Clever Tactics for Dealing With an Angry Phone Call
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Assurance Statements in Customer Service – With Examples
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How to Deal With an Indecisive Customer
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Live Chat Quality – 7 Training Exercises to Improve It
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10 Ways to Say “Sorry For the Inconvenience Caused”
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Really Understand Why Your Customers Are Contacting You
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What is Service Recovery – With Examples
How to Write a Thank You Letter to a Customer – With Examples
10 Closing Techniques for Inbound Sales Advisors
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Dealing with Irate Customers
4 Key Objectives to Improve Productivity and Customer Experience
6 Strategies for Building Agent Confidence in Telesales
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Handling Difficult Customers
How to Handle Escalation Calls