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How to Handle Angry Customers. Let Me Tell You a Story …. Let Me Tell You Another Story …. Telling the story that I didn’t have the same opportunities, resulted in self pity … And even worse, I began to make that story my identity. I used it as an excuse to tell, when I was not measuring up.
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Telling the story that I didn’t have the same opportunities, resulted in self pity … And even worse, I began to make that story my identity. I used it as an excuse to tell, when I was not measuring up.
Today’s Quote “Who are we but the stories we tell ourselves, about ourselves, and believe?” – Scott Turow, Ordinary Houses
When Is It Appropriate to Transfer the Customer? • When the customer asks for a supervisor • When you can’t help them • When a “second voice” is needed • When the customer wants something you’re not authorized to give them
Threatening Customers • Threats can be an attempt to intimidate you. • Keep calm and keep your responses focused on the issue at hand.
How Are Threatening Customers Handled in Your Library? • Ignored • Warning to Stop the Behavior • Suspension of Library Privileges • Banned from the Library
What Behaviors Do You Take Personally? And What’s Your Story?
E + R = O Event + Response = Outcome
Other Techniques That Work!! QTIP = Quit Taking It Personally Ask Yourself: What can I learn from this?
Thank You For Attending This Program! May Your Angry Customers Be Few and the Gifts They Bring Plentiful!