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  • Jeff Mowatt, BComm, CSP
  • Customer Service Strategist
  • Certified Professional Speaker

From the archives of Jeff Mowatt's bi-weekly 30-second customer service training tips...

Give positive Intentions before Asking Questions

A common communication blunder that turns-off customers, is asking them a question without FIRST explaning WHY you're asking. A hair stylist, for example, might want to know what a new client does for a living. Asking directly however, you might put-off the client who is thinking, "Does she want to know how much money I make?". The stylist would get better results by first explaining, "I want to give you a hairstyle that works for your lifestyle." THEN she asks, "What do you for a living?".

Today's Chuckle:

I don't question YOUR existence. - God


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