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How a great restaurant serves up great customer service
Just when you least expect it, you’re surprised and delighted by a lovely customer service experience. Real World Story: It’s true! It happened just a few nights ago. My husband and I wanted to try out a new restaurant – new to us, that is – Pizza Nova. We walked in...
How to “lose” a customer with a lame lost and found policy
I’ve been traveling the globe on business for more than 20 years. Occasionally, I will inadvertently leave something behind in a hotel room. Who hasn’t, right? And I’m almost always amazed—and annoyed—by the work that’s required on my part to get my item back. Real...
Home Depot: Bad Customer Service – Part 2
Last week, I shared a real world story with you about a friend of mine leaving a Home Depot dissatisfied and vowing never to return. This week, her story continues… Real World Story: “I decided that I would give Home Depot one more opportunity to provide me with...
Home Depot: Bad Customer Service – Part 1
Have you ever had a customer service experience that left you so frustrated that you vowed—and have kept your vow—never to return, EVER? A friend of mine has, and she shared her recent story with me. Real World Story: “I was at Home Depot looking at area rugs. I found...
Does your personal appearance show customers that you care?
Let’s be honest. When you think of companies that provide exceptional customer service, I bet you DO NOT think of heating and air conditioning companies. Am I right? After all, how can some grumpy, smelly, unshaven guy in dirty overalls ever deliver a great customer...
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