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And the Arabs scored 6 last night I think = two good results !!!
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Great result.
Just a quick note - you say you have some angry calls to make; is it possible that your partner got a good result by being polite but firm?
During my call centre years I'd always reward those with a polite attitude with a good deal; anyone that shouted / got unnecessarily angry was given the bare minimum as provided by my employer (but we always had discretion to do more).
Not having a go, just food for thought from an ex-call handler!
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IndeedNoodleDoodleMan said:And the Arabs scored 6 last night I think = two good results !!!
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Oh when I said angry phone calls, I didnt mean screaming down the line!mattyprice4004 said:Great result.
Just a quick note - you say you have some angry calls to make; is it possible that your partner got a good result by being polite but firm?
During my call centre years I'd always reward those with a polite attitude with a good deal; anyone that shouted / got unnecessarily angry was given the bare minimum as provided by my employer (but we always had discretion to do more).
Not having a go, just food for thought from an ex-call handler!
I am a call handler myself and like you suggested, firm politeness will always get you further than screaming
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TamTheArab said:
IndeedNoodleDoodleMan said:And the Arabs scored 6 last night I think = two good results !!!You'll need to explain that I reckon for the masses !!!Clue - Lorraine Kelly also suffers from this condition, transmitted by her husband.
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Can you explain ! i do not know what you mean and now i am curiosNoodleDoodleMan said:TamTheArab said:
IndeedNoodleDoodleMan said:And the Arabs scored 6 last night I think = two good results !!!You'll need to explain that I reckon for the masses !!!Clue - Lorraine Kelly also suffers from this condition, transmitted by her husband. 0 -
An "Arab" is a localised nickname for supporters of Dundee United.
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