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Supporting Irate Customers

You helped diffuse a high-emotion situation

Estimated Time to Complete  (Minutes)

35

Learning Objectives

  • Distinguish between annoyed/frustrated vs. irate emotions

  • Leverage key strategies for turning around irate callers (minimal encouragers, empathy, ownership, questioning, recap, take action, good last impression)

Course Overview

This course focuses on the most professional ways to respond to and manage the emotions of irate customers in a customer service environment. Participants will learn techniques for de-escalating tense situations, demonstrating empathy, and maintaining composure under pressure. The curriculum covers effective communication strategies, active listening skills, and methods for acknowledging and addressing customer concerns. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to turn challenging interactions into opportunities for building trust and loyalty, ensuring customers feel heard, respected, and valued even in difficult situations.

All VereQuest e-Learning Courses have been created by contact center professionals leveraging industry best practices assembled by listening to/reading millions of customer interactions, across a number of industries.  Ask about our customized courses for your industry.

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