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Apologize quickly and sincerely

by Kevin Stirtz

Apologize quickly and sincerely

Amazing Customer Service Rule #32

Apologize if the customer feels you or your company let them down

An apology is a bridge-builder. It can mend a broken relationship faster than anything else. And it shows the customer you are willing to take responsibility for helping them get what they want.

Often people are not looking for more than an opportunity to be heard and an apology. When you apologize, you’re not necessarily taking blame for causing the problem. But you are taking responsibility for resolving it.

A sincere apology can turn angry customers into loyal customers. And, it’s easy to do!

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Kevin Stirtz - who has written 597 posts on AmazingServiceGuy.com.

Kevin Stirtz is the Amazing Service Guy, a speaker and trainer who helps organizations of all kinds deliver Amazing Customer Service. His recent book: "More Loyal Customers" has won 5 star reviews at Amazon.com. Kevin lives in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis & St. Paul). More at: author's website.

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