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What are the stupidest mistakes service professionals make when they are dealing with angry guests?

“There are 3.5 forms of mistakes service professionals make with angry guests:

1. Making excuses and defending what happened. Guests do not want to hear what happened. Guests want to know how you are going to resolve their problem now!

2. Blaming other people and other circumstances — instead of taking responsibility yourself. Guests do not care whose fault it is. They want to know how you are going to resolve their problem now.

3. Arguing and trying to tell the guest what they cannot have, rather than trying to resolve the situation. Guests do not care about your policy, your procedures, your situation or your problems. All they want to know is how you are going to resolve their problem now.

3.5 Failure to resolve the situation in a manner that leaves the guest feeling as though they were listened to, responded to, and grateful for doing business with you because you helped them. Guests want to feel that you care about them personally. That you are investing in the angry guest’s resolution. Your understanding and your empathy, combined with your actions, will not only lead to a favorable resolution; if done correctly, it will lead to a positive story, a loyal guest and maybe even a referral.”

Thank you JG!


About the Author

Jeffrey is a 30 year veteran of creating, operating, Coaching and consulting with successful restaurant & hotel concepts that include national, international, franchised and independent brands. He is also the president and founder of Summers Hospitality Group a full-service, national and international, Restaurant & Hospitality Coaching and consulting firm based in Fort Worth, Texas. Besides helping clients achieve success by working with them one-on-one, Jeffrey frequently speaks at and attend numerous industry events as well as at local, state and national small business groups in order to share his passion for the business of food and hospitality. You can call Jeffrey toll free at 888-9988-SHG (744) for a free consultation or email him using the form below.



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