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Don’t hold back AT&T customer service agent

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Rachael Parcht, customer service representative for AT&T may have just been having an incredibly bad day, but that hardly can be viewed as an excuse for her terrible conduct on Twitter. Parcht’s Twitter account has since been suspended, and allegedly AT&T is investigating the situation.

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BMW modeling customer service innovations after Apple

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Buying a new car is a baffling and expensive experience for everyone; options have become so technical making it extremely difficult for car buyers to figure out what they need or really want. Customers don’t storm out as a salesman rips up a contract; tactics like that don’t work well in the luxury segment.

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The attitude of customer service

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Projecting the right attitude when delivering exceptional customer service makes a big difference. My initial impression most likely will be affected by the friendliness and kindness of the customer service agent; whether it is my first experience on the phone, by email, or in person. photo credit: Identity Photogr@phy.

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How not to act when customer service fails miserably

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This week was a drama-filled example of a customer “gone wild” when an incredibly frustrated customer service recording from Reddit was made public on YouTube. Was the customer service rule at the company never to hang up on anyone or be fired?

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Consumer Reports says Apple does customer service better

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The ultimate success of a company is predicated on exceptional customer service experiences. For post-sales service, Consumer Reports ranked Apple Customer Service ahead of other companies for best PC tech support with the company scoring an 86 out of a possible 100 points. P PRESENT. L LISTEN.

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Ease up on customer service demands during inclement weather

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Spend a few hours in a busy airport and listen as a few narcissistic and petty customers scream profanities at service workers in fast food establishments, airline employees, or transport personnel as if the adverse weather and all of the complications that frequently occur during such times are the fault of the employees.

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Making sure you receive great customer service

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Apparently the dinner order wasn’t to the satisfaction of one very nasty gentleman, and as he raised his voice and insulted the young server, everyone in the restaurant and bar area turned around almost snarling with disdain aimed toward the rude customer. Did the clerk at the store sell you the wrong sized drill?