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How will you say "No" to a customer indirectly or in a different way?

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Date Posted: 2017/01/21

If, and only IF you exhausted all avenues of trying to satisfy the customers need, are you allowed to say "I am very sorry, Sir/Madam, that unfortunately I can not help you with this particular request." You have to be honest though. You never ever lie to a customer as a lie will always come out. Customers respond well if they know you are sincere and honest. Do not look for roun-about ways to deal with customers. 

Geema Gee Varghese
by Geema Gee Varghese , National Service Manager , Massar Solutions PJSC

Always state what YOU CAN DO in a very professional, confident, assertive manner and at the same time for what YOU CAN NOT DO, state with empathy, with alternate solutions(if any), without personally hurting the person but professionally stating the reasons/explanations.

you have to simplify your idea ,always be positive and identify the risk for your client if he assist for example toy can say " i can do it for you in that way unless you want to take that risk..."

Lea Donna Pepito
by Lea Donna Pepito , Coach Attendant , Budget Rent A Car LLC

Empathize to the customer, tell them the reasons why you can't do/grant their request or what not. Choose your words, make sure you don't offend them in any way. Assure them that you can still help them. And if alternatives are available then offer it to them instead, tell them about it and convince them why it is better.  

Fadi Halak
by Fadi Halak , Regional Brand Executive , Al Tayer Group

When I can’t provide what my customers want, I find the closest alternative. Even if it won’t work for them they’ll still appreciate my effort. This way I can minimize the number of irate customers.

Let’s say a customer of  store asks for a specific brand and you do not sell it. I might say:a) I’m sorry, we don’t sell this brand.b) We don’t sell it yet, but we do have something similar that you might be interested in.

By providing an alternative, I have a chance of earning an otherwise lost sale. Keep in mind that my support team should know the product and its capabilities inside out in order to be able to suggest a substitute.

it basically depends on the situation, there is no specific answer for this question in my opinion. 

SANJAY SHARMA
by SANJAY SHARMA , sales associate , bma international fze

if I have to say to a customer then I would say in a different matter by helping the customer for eg. if the situation is about a item that we don't have in our store then I would recommend him the place where they can find the product so that they remember me and they will feel if they need something they will come to our shop

Melyn Fernandez
by Melyn Fernandez , CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST , LCC MALLS

I will say NO as long as their demands was not included to the rule and regulations of the company.

Rutuja Khot
by Rutuja Khot , L2-JR officer , Ruchi soya ind

The query is out of our project scope . Hence I can not answer for your question sir .

Mariam Ghanem
by Mariam Ghanem , Assistant Quality Assurance Manager , Bloomingbox

By using the sandwich method: positive, negative and then positive association. For example; client is asking if a particular service is being provided in your organization. You can begin by saying Thank you for your interest in our facility, we do not offer this particular service however, we will forward your suggestion to our concerned department.  Another example would be giving an alternate service. The most important step to keep in mind is EMPATHY and translucency. 

Muhammad Haris
by Muhammad Haris , PHONE BANKING OFFICER , HABIB BANK LIMITED

As we firmly belief that customer is the king and we should be handle our clients tactfully if there is something other than their desire or demand. Saying "No" is considered a fatal being a part of client services. We can apologize by saying words like "With due apology Sir/Madam, We will forward your valuable suggestion but currently  this offer/services is not being provided by us".

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