Handling Customer Complaints With a little finesse, you'll be able to achieve a positive outcome.

Studies show that the vast majority of unsatisfied customerswill never come right out and tell you they're unsatisfied. Sowhen a customer complains, don't think of it as anuisance--think of it as a golden opportunity to change thatcustomer's mind and retain his or her business--it's betterthey complain than leave quietly, later telling everyone they knownot to do business with you. So when you receive complaints,here's how to handle them for positive results:

  • Let customers vent their feelings.
  • Never argue with a customer.
  • Never tell a customer, "You don't have aproblem."
  • Share your point of view as politely as you can.
  • Take responsibility for the problem.
  • Immediately take action to remedy the situation.

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