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Tip 6 Use clear English and avoid jargon. Nothing puts a layman off more than being subjected to a barrage of acronyms or technical jargon. You can’t expect a customer to always know what you are talking about.
Tip 5 Mind your manners. Good telephone etiquette is essential. Refer to the caller by name or using Sir/Madam. Always remember your please and thank yous. Avoid interrupting the caller whilst they are talking and most importantly, be nice.
Tip 4 Listen to what the customer really wants. Remember the caller’s name it really demonstrates that you have listened – use it throughout the conversation. Many callers will express their intent at the beginning of the call, it is important that you are listening and understanding what has been...
Tip 3! Get a Smile in your voice – a smile is contagious. You can really tell when someone is smiling ask they speak. This is something that gets lost in large and anonymous call centres or organisations and something we insist on at Frontline Telephone Answering service. How do...