customer etiquette
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Chapter 16
Customer Etiquette
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The importance of the customer has been recognised.
Companies are today more customer focused
Customer etiquette is what one does to make the customer feel good
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It is important that…
When a customer enters the office he should feel comfortable. Therefore the place should be• Clean• Neat • Pleasing to the eye• Uncluttered• Comfortable• Pleasant ambience
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A few important amenitiesComfortable chairs
Waiting/ conference room next to the lobby
Magazines and periodicals
Washroom nearby
Soft and pleasing music playing in the background
Neatly dressed and properly groomed staff
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The reception areaA receptionist table creates the first impression (good or bad). Therefore its
important
The table is uncluttered
The receptionist is not busy attending to calls and computers while the client waits
Have a smile on her face
Greet the client with pleasantries
Enquire who he has come to visit
That the client be made to wait comfortably
Offered a refreshment while he waits
Thank him for his patience
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At the meetingBe prepared to listen
Listen attentively
Ask appropriate questions
Offer workable logical solutions
Offer service more than what is perceived
Use appropriate language
Be proactive and helpful
Treat him as the most important client you have
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Remember
Etiquette is caring for your clients and their needs