De-escalate tension and resolve customer complaints professionally.
Don't get defensive. Start by validating their frustration: 'I understand why you are disappointed that the shipment was delayed.'
If it was your company's fault, apologize directly. 'We dropped the ball on this.'
Provide a brief explanation of what happened to show transparency, but don't make it sound like you're dodging blame.
Tell them exactly how you are going to fix it right now. 'I have expedited a replacement overnight.'
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