3 Tips for Customer Service Professionals #1: How To Use Power Phrases in Professional Greetings

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Komentáře • 95

  • @TheWizardOfWords
    @TheWizardOfWords  Před rokem +11

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  • @natecw4164
    @natecw4164 Před 7 měsíci +29

    I worked for Qwest back in college. No matter how wonderful the conversation, I had to end every call with "Have I addressed all of your wireless customer concerns today?" Customers hated it, what happened to the human they were just talking to.

    • @lancekraft4040
      @lancekraft4040 Před 6 měsíci

      Capitalism is creepy shit. It turns people in to machines.

  • @Kakes6817
    @Kakes6817 Před 3 lety +16

    I answer my phone e to schedule grooming appointments " Hello, this is Kathy in Grooming". This will be changed tomorrow. Wow, you teach me something new every day! Dan is the man with the plan 😉

  • @HumanPatientAssn
    @HumanPatientAssn Před 7 lety +22

    Dan, thank you. You tips are right on. This is so important and is one of those unseen factors that makes a huge difference.

  • @TheRealKirkHammett
    @TheRealKirkHammett Před 2 lety +36

    I just started a new job as a "CSR" at home through the phone. I am actually an electrician, so I have no prior experience in this. I am so nervous as this Monday will be my first day with customers over the phone. I found this video, and I just want to say thank you for the tips. I will be looking for more of your advice. It's pretty scary because I want to do good. And it's a daunting event. Maybe that's silly, but it's just how I feel. I've always directly talked with people. But it's been dealing with work that I performed myself as an electrician. Helping people with problems over the phone is much harder to deal with as far as customer service in my opinion.

    • @UziBlancoOfficial
      @UziBlancoOfficial Před rokem +5

      Well hope it turned out well for you my friend, as I myself am about to start a CSR job here soon an have no prior experience in this field.

    • @weichaomao6938
      @weichaomao6938 Před rokem +2

      I’m about to start new job as a CSR at branch and I have no experience in this as well😂

    • @heatherjane1919
      @heatherjane1919 Před rokem +3

      By listening to the customers, you will make then feel valued and appreciated. Then they'll be interested in what you have to say. Best wishes! :)

    • @drippinwet774
      @drippinwet774 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Asking great questions are how we Connect the Dots. Connect the Dots to create a picture/relationship that depicts what both We/You and the Customer have together.
      Have a beautiful day

  • @asmahabib3504
    @asmahabib3504 Před rokem +15

    Great video! These 3 tips for customer service professionals are spot-on. Active listening, empathy, and timely responses are key to delivering excellent service. Thanks for sharing!

    • @TheWizardOfWords
      @TheWizardOfWords  Před rokem

      Thank you and I hope you become a channel member czcams.com/channels/5Zb02pmVD2VA7lnx8mV4gw.htmljoin

  • @deathbycake7637
    @deathbycake7637 Před rokem +4

    Tyvm I am in customer service and love where I work. I work in the food industry., And want to give 💯 good customer service so they leave with a smile on their face and come back. Ty I followed you to learn to give better customer service

  • @sharonhainesNumber1Red
    @sharonhainesNumber1Red Před rokem +7

    When I worked at James Avery Jewelry Store, after doing sloppy greetings for so long, we were told what to say. We were told to ask, “How May I help?” Customers wouldn’t hear us correctly, and say, “No thanks, I’m just looking.”
    You are right though!! We use to give wimpy greetings.
    One time I was secret shopped, by a paid secret shopper.
    She was a very old woman, who said I “had no charisma”. I was very deeply wounded.
    She asked to look at a men’s bracelet, and asked for help putting it on. I had great difficulty putting it on her, because I had fake nails.
    She wrote that my goodbye greeting was, “Bye-bye”.
    It made me feel like I sounded like a little child, seeing that written on paper, with the Assistant Manager reading it to me, and fellow employees looking on, judging me. I felt so small, and I wanted to hide. I was only 19 years old at the time.

  • @Matthew8473
    @Matthew8473 Před 6 měsíci +1

    This is unmatched. I had the pleasure of reading something similar, and it was truly unmatched. "The Art of Meaningful Relationships in the 21st Century" by Leo Flint

  • @hktz1
    @hktz1 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I work in client services for an investment company, and my manager recently picked up that I need to clean up my professional communication. It’s definitely going to be a challenge, but I feel up to it.
    In my mind, client services, or customer services, should be the broadcast for the organisation, so you should be welcoming and relaxed so you can get on the customer’s level. However, that often comes across as unprofessional.
    I just don’t think there’s any harm in saying “yeah, I get that”, as opposed to “yes, I understand”. It shouldn’t make a difference, the important thing is that you’re empathising with the client, in a way that’s more real and sounds more genuine than professional language.

    • @TheWizardOfWords
      @TheWizardOfWords  Před 10 měsíci

      Your response--casual or formal will depend on the client. Either casual or formal, but always professional. You should consider my program Step Out of the Shadows and Speak found on my website dan@danoconnortraining.com

  • @happytimes3657
    @happytimes3657 Před 7 lety +8

    Im gonna try this today on one of my customers...

  • @Mothafuckenzay
    @Mothafuckenzay Před 2 lety +4

    Yes stand your ground act educated and u will be treated better most of the time

  • @sovl2659
    @sovl2659 Před 2 lety +10

    Excellent tips I'm struggling with my greetings as well.
    In my line of business It is required to ask the customer name.
    I don't even know if my greeting is grammatically correct. 😔
    Who do I have the pleasure of speaking with today?
    Is there a better way to phrase this question?

    • @TheWizardOfWords
      @TheWizardOfWords  Před 2 lety +10

      Just change the "who" to "whom" and you have it. Nothing wrong with that phrasing, SOVL. However, I'd recommend: "Good morning; thank you for calling Wells Area Athletics; my name is SOL, and may I have your name, please?" You've now given the company name and your name and you are asking the name of the caller--and it flows naturally. I would write down whatever greeting you choose, and make certain it's delivered the same every single time--and with lilt and a smile, of course!

    • @sovl2659
      @sovl2659 Před 2 lety +4

      @@TheWizardOfWords Wow thank you so much for your response

  • @emilyknowlton8602
    @emilyknowlton8602 Před rokem +2

    I love him so, so, so much

  • @truthful4u
    @truthful4u Před 7 lety +9

    Thanks for the awesome CZcams content, Bro!

  • @sidVargas949
    @sidVargas949 Před 2 lety +5

    Amazing advice
    I started a mobile carwash biz. Will start implementing these tips

    • @TheWizardOfWords
      @TheWizardOfWords  Před 2 lety +1

      Sid, I think you'll find these tips will help your business by making customers happy, bringing them back again, and increasing your bottom line.

  • @linhngo7398
    @linhngo7398 Před 2 lety +4

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge :)

  • @MelissaJMJ
    @MelissaJMJ Před 6 lety +4

    Wonderful. Thank you.

  • @jaspermartin7444
    @jaspermartin7444 Před 2 lety +5

    I never noticed that places like Mcd's had standard greetings!

    • @TheWizardOfWords
      @TheWizardOfWords  Před 2 lety +1

      Most chains have protocols for greeting. Some people don't follow the protocol. That might be what you're seeing, Jasper. Try calling Wells Fargo a few times at different hours. You'll get the same greeting, and it will be a good one.

  • @alfieautomaton2265
    @alfieautomaton2265 Před 7 lety +4

    Awesome, as always ! Thank you.

  • @michelleellis2258
    @michelleellis2258 Před 7 lety +1

    Great tips..Dan

  • @joshsanchezxD
    @joshsanchezxD Před 11 měsíci +2

    This is fantastic, thanks so much!

  • @DrMattMcNabb
    @DrMattMcNabb Před rokem +1

    Do you have this as a cheat sheet we can download? Looking to improve the communication for myself and employees for my office. Thank you

    • @TheWizardOfWords
      @TheWizardOfWords  Před rokem +1

      No, but I do have a 50-lesson course complete with written summaries for each lesson--and that is used for training all around the globe :).
      www.danoconnortraining.com/step-out-of-the-shadows-june-2023

  • @queenoflasvegas
    @queenoflasvegas Před 7 lety +1

    I was professional, friendly, and humble .

    • @MC-mh2ju
      @MC-mh2ju Před 5 lety

      But were you competent?

  • @Brian-zn3ey
    @Brian-zn3ey Před rokem +1

    Have a nice day now, hate that so inauthentic

  • @mb-le9en
    @mb-le9en Před 7 lety +7

    Often I will ask for a day off and my boss will ignore my request and wait until the day before to permit or deny. On the other hand he will almost immediately answer my peer who has been here only a year. I have 7 years on him. Why would a boss ignore one persons requests but answer another persons requests.

    • @MC-mh2ju
      @MC-mh2ju Před 5 lety +2

      Because you are low on his/her list of priorities. Don't take it personally.

  • @SergiosFitness_
    @SergiosFitness_ Před rokem

    Thank you…..

  • @BlissBlissBliss720
    @BlissBlissBliss720 Před rokem

    Thank you

  • @andalonds
    @andalonds Před měsícem

    HI I WOULD LIKE PERMISSION TO USE YOUR VIDEO ON A WEBSITE I AM CREATING.

    • @TheWizardOfWords
      @TheWizardOfWords  Před měsícem

      Please email me at dan@danoconnortraining.com so I can view the context. Generally I appreciate being included, assuming the content is appropriate :)

  • @mamagbluntbuthonest6516
    @mamagbluntbuthonest6516 Před 7 měsíci

    What about saying hello? Thank you for calling Publix customer service. This is Kristina. How may I help you? Is that not ok?

  • @tiffanycools3414
    @tiffanycools3414 Před rokem

    🤔 I'll do a trial run and see how it goes.

  • @naoshi9155
    @naoshi9155 Před 3 lety +3

    1:43

  • @trackerbacker
    @trackerbacker Před 3 lety +1

    Have you tried the lasagne? It's my favourite!

  • @raminbaghirov9998
    @raminbaghirov9998 Před 2 lety +5

    These tips does not work in real life. Just be yourself be human and help.

    • @TheWizardOfWords
      @TheWizardOfWords  Před 2 lety +1

      What was the response when you tried these tips, Ramin?

  • @donedoda791
    @donedoda791 Před 5 lety +1

    Last!

    • @MC-mh2ju
      @MC-mh2ju Před 5 lety +1

      Terrible customer service on your part.

  • @inhuman_human6790
    @inhuman_human6790 Před rokem +1

    Thank you Tony Stark lol

  • @kinggreen42088
    @kinggreen42088 Před 2 měsíci

    skip the video to 1:01

  • @jerrellh4173
    @jerrellh4173 Před rokem

    I don’t understand the second point of my name is vs I’m

    • @TheWizardOfWords
      @TheWizardOfWords  Před rokem +3

      Ask yourself how Oprah Winfrey--a self-confident person, would introduce herself upon meeting someone for the first time. I watched my grandfather do this time and time again also. He wasn't as famous, but he was as confident. He would say "Hi Marty. I'm Ronald Davies. Very pleased to meet you." The idea of his saying "My name is Ronald Davies" is inconceivable. He exuded confidence. If you want to exude confidence, speak as confident people speak. It's not about being famous. It's about being proud of who you are and showing that--with confidence.

  • @esmeraldapulido7646
    @esmeraldapulido7646 Před rokem +3

    You want minimum wage employee to act like a CEO wage employee

    • @TheWizardOfWords
      @TheWizardOfWords  Před rokem +1

      Yes.

    • @carinaarias2563
      @carinaarias2563 Před 3 měsíci

      Escape the matrix it’s all a game

    • @Chrissanthumum
      @Chrissanthumum Před 2 měsíci

      I am not a subscriber,but I agree that it is not a bad idea for the "minimum wage employee to act like a CEO wage employee" because sometimes the minimum wage employee who acts like the CEO wage employee becomes the CEO wage employee because they stand out that way.Just because you get paid minimum wage it does not mean you can't go above and beyond. My attitude is that you should stand out wherever you are and sometimes it does not mean you do too much extra.I am a new employee in a customer service position and the woman I am shadowing is a great example of really epitomizing great customer service.She is the only person I have noticed who makes a point of using the customer's name doing sonething she does not have to mention their name for.I try to mimic that.That is not the only thing that makes her stand out,but that small thing maoea her stand out.

  • @emilyknowlton8602
    @emilyknowlton8602 Před rokem

    It doesn't hurt thst he is good looking. :)

  • @RickyRicardo0282
    @RickyRicardo0282 Před 11 měsíci

    Customers need to be respectful as well. We can be as nice as we want to, but customers can be assholes even when we are nice.

    • @TheWizardOfWords
      @TheWizardOfWords  Před 11 měsíci +1

      I agree, and that is about the customer. How you respond, Ricky, is about YOU.

  • @MrsSANDRALMOSLEYIII
    @MrsSANDRALMOSLEYIII Před 2 lety +2

    IM TALKING ABOUT RESPECT ! WHERE DID IT GO ? IN CUSTOMER SERVICE WHAT HAPPENED TO MR. & MS. ? THE YOUNGER GENERATION LOST RESPECT FOR THEMSELVES AS WELL AS OTHERS. GOING INTO EVEN CHURCH YA MIGHT HEAR THE FIRST NAME OF THE ELDERS DROPPING "PASTOR" *** ELDER *** , DR. OFFICE SOME CALL YOU BY OUR FIRST NAMES LIKE YOUR A FAMILY MEMBER. NOTICE WHEN SELLS AGENTS CALL YOUR HOME USING OUR FIRST NAME LIKE THEY KNOW US ?
    WE'D BETTER STOP IT NOW IN OUR OWN WAY' AND WERE TO BUY THIS IS (OUR) THE FUTURE.
    YEAH' THE OLDER SEEMS THE MORE WE TRY TO FIT IN THIS COMPUTER ONLINE GENERATION!!! WE'D BETTER STOP IT & NOW.
    YOUNG PEOPLE GET TRAINNING ON THESE JOBS & THINK ITS NORMAL, LIKE CALLING A PARENT BY THEIR FIRST NAME 😳

  • @Okeh_Emmanuel
    @Okeh_Emmanuel Před 2 lety

    Great tips, but the microphone is horrible

  • @mucfevcf3164
    @mucfevcf3164 Před 7 lety

    is it me... or the audio is not so good?

    • @MC-mh2ju
      @MC-mh2ju Před 5 lety +1

      You already know the answer.

    • @rachelle2954
      @rachelle2954 Před 3 lety

      it’s you but the lightings bad ha

    • @silver7554
      @silver7554 Před 2 lety

      @@rachelle2954 naw it is bad

  • @sharisimonehampton5434

    😉👍❤

  • @naoshi9155
    @naoshi9155 Před 3 lety

    #t=1m43

  • @naoshi9155
    @naoshi9155 Před 3 lety

    #t=1m43s

  • @newfrontierfilms6314
    @newfrontierfilms6314 Před rokem

    Has he ever been to McDonald’s?

  • @moonske
    @moonske Před rokem

    Bottom Robert Downy jr

  • @larrybaxter6881
    @larrybaxter6881 Před 2 lety

    Sorry, I had to tune this guy out. His tone is obnoxious.

    • @TheWizardOfWords
      @TheWizardOfWords  Před 2 lety +6

      Is this my mother again? Mom--just a little passive-aggressive, don't you think? And why are you sorry?