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Customer Interaction and Communication Flashcards

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  1. A customer is angry and raising their voice. Which de-escalation technique should the agent apply first?

    Answer: Stay calm, let the customer vent without interrupting, then acknowledge their feelings

    Letting an angry customer vent and acknowledging their emotions defuses tension before problem-solving begins.

  2. What does the "HEARD" or similar empathy framework typically begin with?

    Answer: Hearing the customer out completely

    Empathy frameworks start with fully listening to the customer before empathizing, apologizing, resolving, and diagnosing.

  3. Which statement is an example of genuine empathy rather than a scripted apology?

    Answer: "I understand how frustrating it must be to miss the delivery you planned your day around."

    Genuine empathy references the customer's specific situation instead of using generic scripted phrases.

  4. A customer uses profanity but is not personally abusive. What should the agent generally do?

    Answer: Remain professional, stay focused on the issue, and continue helping calmly

    Frustrated language directed at the situation is usually tolerated, and staying calm keeps the call productive.

  5. When a customer threatens to cancel their service, what should the agent do first?

    Answer: Ask questions to understand the root cause of their dissatisfaction

    Understanding why the customer wants to leave is required before any meaningful retention attempt can be made.

  6. A customer becomes personally abusive and threatening toward the agent despite a warning. What is the accepted procedure?

    Answer: Politely state that the call must end, follow the company's termination script, and document the incident

    After warnings fail, agents may professionally end abusive calls following company procedure and must document the incident.

  7. Why is it important for an agent to avoid taking an angry customer's comments personally?

    Answer: The anger is usually directed at the situation, and staying objective preserves judgment and service quality

    Recognizing that frustration targets the situation, not the agent, helps maintain composure and effective service.