Why are customers so angry? Like, all the time

Why are customers so angry? Like, all the time

Science tells us anger is a primary emotion in response to blocked goals or unmet expectations. Anger is a normal, healthy reaction to anything frustrating. Unless you’ve been studying meditation for decades, everyone gets angry from time to time. For instance,...
5 things you should never say to angry customers

5 things you should never say to angry customers

Dealing with a dissatisfied customer can feel like being caught in a full-blown thunderstorm. But how can you calm them down? Well, as a customer support agent, you have the power to turn a bad mood around. Why are customers so angry? Put yourself in their shoes....
5 tips for travelling as a customer support agent

5 tips for travelling as a customer support agent

So, you’ve got the remote position you’ve been angling for and you’re all set to work. Whoopee! Now you have time to read ‘War and Peace’, master sourdough starters, and trim your houseplants instead of commuting. Right? Or … Now you can work from...
How customer support improves your communication

How customer support improves your communication

Have you always envied smooth talkers? You know. The silver-tongued folk who can sell sawdust to lumber mills? Everyone adores them.  Their extraversion is mesmerising and they make even boring office parties better. Well, anyone can brush up their social charisma by...