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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Bad customer service is a simple fact of life. Products fail. Services are sometimes less than stellar. Customer service reps can certainly have bad days, just like the rest of us. Because of these circumstances, I’m sure you’ve had a customer service experience that...
