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Rich Gallagher

How to Handle Impossible Customer Requests

December 8, 2025December 30, 2016 by Rich Gallagher
Impossible customer

Customer service is all about treating people well. But what about those times when people make impossible requests, and you feel you have to say “no” to a customer?

The Three Worst Words in Customer Service

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Rich Gallagher
You'll Have To!

By changing a few words, you can turn a bad customer experience into a great one.

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