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How would you handle a client who was given a poor service and comes back complaing bitterly to you?

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Question added by KISAKYE ELIZABEH , Receptionist , Katende,Ssempebwa &Co.Advocates.
Date Posted: 2014/09/27

1. Start with kindness and empathy ,sometimes just a smile and asking nicely will get you what you seek. 

 

2. Come prepared walk up to the counter, have the date of the incident, order number, product ID, receipt, account number, and payment info handy and ready to present.

 

3. Use an authoritative voice and speak with confidence when building your case and lower the register of your voice if you can. 

 

4. Be assertive, not violent and don’t put yourself in a worse position by throwing things or threatening to set the building on fire . Most businesses are willing to come to a resolution with clients if they state their case well and stay firm.

 

5. Take the business elsewhere and don’t put up with crappy service, especially if it becomes a frequent problem. 

Mohamed abdelsalam shabrawi
by Mohamed abdelsalam shabrawi , Regional Director for the Arab Republic of Egypt , african energy company

I apologize to him and listened well and I'm trying to change him unless it pleases him and apologize to him in the end

Cynthia Karugu
by Cynthia Karugu , Sales Associate , BARTONS COLLECTIONS

First is to listen to the customer without interrupting then calm the customer down by apologizing, should not argue with the customer.

Rasha Maarabouni
by Rasha Maarabouni , Executive Registrar , Lebanese International University

1. When a customer first makes a complaint, take a step back.2. Give the customer your full attention and listen to the whole problem before responding. 3. Try to understand.4. Always use your initiative when dealing with complaints.5. However, never pass the customer around from person to person.6. Once the customer has aired their grievance, you should immediately give a sincere apology. 7. Customers never want to hear excuses.

8. Sometimes, a complaint will be followed by a request for compensation - typically a refund or a voucher. However, customers often haven’t planned beyond making the initial complaint. In these cases, ask the customer for their desired outcome. This makes them feel both involved and valued.

Remember:

1. Try to remain calm when dealing with a complaint - even if the customer becomes irate or confrontational.2. Complaints should always be resolved as quickly as possible.3. Keep comprehensive records of all customer complaints, from the initial problem to the eventual solution.4. All customer-facing staff members should be trained to deal with complaints.

Ibrahim Hussein Mayaleh
by Ibrahim Hussein Mayaleh , Sales & Business Consultant and Trainer , Self-employed

- Corrective acts towards the customer

- Talk to your employee who didn't treat him well. If this occurs often, raise to your supervisor.

khalid alyasery
by khalid alyasery , Customer Service Officer , HSBC Bank Middle East, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

listen to the client's full complaint, apologies for the service given, ask for a chance to serve him better, then address all his issues one by one in an efficient and a timely manner

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