article thumbnail

Service Untitled» Blog Archive » Customer Service Pet Peeves

Service Untitled

Some of the major examples included: Phone problems (long hold times, annoying hold music, getting disconnected, blind transfers, etc.) Employees that aren’t happy to see customers (rude, disaffected, unhappy, etc.) Having to repeat information to multiple agents or to the same agent.

article thumbnail

Service Untitled» Blog Archive » Perception is key to customer.

Service Untitled

Let’s take the example of waiting in a Verizon store for the next available agent. As for my experience at the Verizon store, I did approach one of the two representatives and asked them if someone could help me and explained my circumstances. Delivering superior customer service is also a perception.

Verizon 40
article thumbnail

Consumer Reports’ naughty and nice list for holiday shoppers

Service Untitled

Orvis which offers a toll-free number without a complicated, automated menu system. Verizon Wireless for doubling to $350 the early termination fee if a customer cancels their smartphone subscription after the 30-day grace period. Their website does not offer a customer service phone number.