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Handling Upset Customers. Objective. Participant will be able to apply one of two techniques for handling upset customers 50% of the time. Reasons for Being Upset. Unmet Expectations Misunderstanding Tired, Frustrated, or Outside Stresses Embarrassment Discourteous service.
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Objective • Participant will be able to apply one of two techniques for handling upset customers 50% of the time
Reasons for Being Upset • Unmet Expectations • Misunderstanding • Tired, Frustrated, or Outside Stresses • Embarrassment • Discourteous service
A.S.A.P. Technique • Acknowledge • Sympathize • Accept • Prepare
Two Minute Technique • Validation • Express understanding
Helpful Tips • Listen to the customer • Take complaint seriously • Treat customer with respect • Immediate action • Resources
References • Irate Caller 2.0, Telephone Doctor, Inc., 2000 • ASTD Communication Skills (Orey and Prisk 2004) • www.customerservicezone.com