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Woulda Coulda Shoulda

Some Customers Are Just Impossible to Deal With

Difficult as it may be, you should make sure to strike a diplomatic tone.

Published

8 months ago

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September 7, 2023

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Big Picture Staff Big Picture September/October 2023

Things you wanted to say to frustrating clients, but didn’t.

“Take that %@$& order and shove it!”

It was actually closer to, “Unfortunately, due to a surprising amount of work currently on the books, we are unable to fit you into the schedule.”

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