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Delivering Knock Your Socks Off Service, 5th Edition

by PERFORMANCE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, John BUSH
October 2011
Beginner to intermediate content levelBeginner to intermediate
208 pages
4h 24m
English
AMACOM
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18It’s a Small World:Culturally Sensitive Service

“The single greatest barrier to business success is the one erected by culture.”

—Edward Hall, cross-cultural communications expert

It can be tough enough to meet the demands and soothe the frustrations of customers who share the same language, use the same jargon, or have the same business customs that you do. Magnify that service challenge with customers who haven’t yet mastered your mother tongue, who come from cultures with often-mystifying service expectations, or who can be offended by communication practices you take for granted, and the potential for customer service breakdowns grows exponentially.

Whether based in New York, Bangalore, or Manila, you’re likely dealing each day with customers ...

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ISBN: 9780814417553