MODULE 09 — HANDLING DIFFICULT CUSTOMERS & DE-ESCALATION

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DE-ESCALATION

A difficult customer is usually a frightened or disappointed one.

Behind almost every aggressive call is a customer who feels unheard, let down, or powerless. Understanding this means you can respond with intelligence instead of reaction.

Frustration

They've tried to fix this before. Nobody helped. They expected more.

Fear

They spent money. Something is wrong. They don't know if it'll be fixed.

Disappointment

They believed in the brand. This isn't what they expected.