Sunday, September 2, 2012

How to Handle Angry consumers


When you run a business and employ dozens of clients on a daily basis, there is always the possibility that some of them will be satisfied with your service. There will be accusations, raised voices and even legal action later.

To defuse the situation and prevent it from turning into something both sides may regret later. Here are some tips you can follow.

Talk It Over:

Ask your customer what exactly he got angry. This will give him a chance to think about what exactly is his resentment and perhaps calm down. This also indicates your sincerity and desire to solve the problem.

Ask the customer how you can avoid such problems in the future:

The best way to show your sincerity in resolving the dispute is to ask the customer how you can ensure this does not happen again. Listen carefully to what can make suggestions. The consumer will be satisfied that it did not intentionally cause harm, and you'll get tips on how to improve their services.

Do not fight over the phone:

The biggest no-no when it comes to handling dissatisfied customers is to try to shout down the phone. If the customer has a complaint, speak out and insist on meeting her, instead of yelling into the phone.

Third-Party Mediation:

Third-party mediation is not only useful in politics but also in business. Involving a third person to listen and help both parties reach an agreement. This will also help calm down the warring parties, because people are reluctant to fight it out, when there are others to watch.

Be included:

Whatever the consumer's claim could be there, be sure that your tone and language suggest that it is your problem, too. Try to minimize the use of "you" and use the word "we." This passively help steer the conversation into channels less harsh.

Ask the consumer for a solution:

Ask the consumer what you would do with the situation. If the consumer is not unreasonable, therefore, be forced to imagine herself in your shoes can make you stop and think. On the other hand, if the customer has a genuine cause for complaint, then this action on your part you could show that you are sincere about resolving the problem.

In order to deal with angry customers, you need to touch. It 's best not to scream again, if the consumer starts to cry. However, if you feel calm rising, count to ten before responding. Use the help of a third party to hear both sides and help you come to a solution .......

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