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What to Say to a Porcupine 20 Humorous Tales That Get to the Heart of Great Customer Service

What to Say to a Porcupine: 20 Humorous Tales That Get to the Heart of Great Customer Service

By Richard Gallagher

What do a demanding colony of porcupines, an upscale restaurant run by hyenas, and a famous medieval knight have in common? They are all part of one of the most entertaining and instructive books on customer service ever written.

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Publisher: Amacom
Publish Date: 06/12/2008
Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9780814416792
ISBN-10: 0814416799
Language: Eng

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What to Say to a Porcupine uses the format of Aesop's fables to illustrate fundamental principles of customer service in a quick and lighthearted way.

What do a demanding colony of porcupines, an upscale restaurant run by hyenas, and a famous medieval knight have in common? They are all part of one of the most engaging books on customer service in existence.

In this book, you'll explore how:

  • great service is all about going the extra mile, as learned by a group of rabbits running an express mail delivery service in "By a Hare";
  • there's a better way to great your customers, as one grizzly honey-shop owner discovers in "Bear with Me";
  • and how to handle difficult conversations with customers in a positive, constructive manner, as demonstrated in this book's titular story "What to Say to a Porcupine."

Each story is followed by a short discussion, illuminating topics ranging from the best tips for building customer relationships to how to motivate a service team. Fun, quick, and constructive, What to Say to a Porcupine provides all customer service professionals with easy-to-remember lessons for delivering superior customer service.

About the Author

RICHARD S. GALLAGHER is a former customer support executive, practicing psychotherapist, and author of several books on customer service and communications skills.

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