Some organizations have company jargon that makes the CIA wonder what’s up. Be very careful not to use your own internal shorthand or jargon on your customers. You and your coworkers may understand it very well, but the customer won’t.  Jargon can

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It might sound simplistic or superficial but delivering superior customer service involves smiling. It doesn’t matter if you’re face-to-face or on the phone with a client, a genuine smile is obvious to that customer. Benefits of smiling include an emotional lift for

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When a customer needs assistance, one of the most counterproductive moves you can make is to hit them with a lame excuse. “Our computers are down!” “But I’m new here.” “You have the wrong department.” “Sorry, but that’s our policy.” E​xcuses are

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Service recovery is defined as converting a previously dissatisfied customer into a loyal customer. and apologizing sincerely is a subtle step that’s critical to effective service recovery. If a customer senses you’re insincere or just mouthing words you don’t actually mean, you’ll

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No matter if customer service is delivered face-to-face, online or over the phone, resiliency is a critically important service mentality. Resiliency is defined as having the ability to bounce back from adversity. We’ve all heard the adage, “You can’t control what happens

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What is Workplace Bullying? Abusive workplace behavior is a pattern of mistreatment from others in the workplace that causes either physical and/or emotional harm. It can include tactics such as verbal, nonverbal, psychological, physical abuse and humiliation. In 72% of cases, the

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No matter if customer service is delivered face-to-face, online or over the phone, empathy is a critically important service mentality. Empathy is defined as the ability to share or understand in the thoughts and feelings of others. Do your customer-facing team member

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Ever try to get work done, but a coworker keeps talking to you? It's tempting to be rude back, but that'll damage workplace friendships. So, how can you get all your work done without being rude to your coworker? Knowing how to

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Why is it that some people only choose to use their personality with friends or family? Coming across as bored and unmotivated is a major customer service faux pas. It's also an easy problem to solve. We invite you to share this complimentary

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Anyone working in the people business will tell you that occasional upset, angry, irate customers simply come with the territory. This best-selling training module teaches a highly effective four-part plan for calming irate customers and maximizing your chances of retaining their business. You're

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