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Bacal nails it! While more are messing with the entanglements of Customer Satisfaction which leads to no where...he addresses the specifics head on and focuses on the greater picture and ultimate goal of the Customer Experience which leads to Loyalty. Excellent job! (Macy in Oklahoma, 2013)
Five Stars on Amazon

One of the best things I learned from this book is how to turn a negative experience into a positive one. Using the tools from this gem of a book I have calmed people down, turned bad situations into good, and kept customers who would have otherwise left us and written ten nasty reviews in their wake. It is so empowering to be able to do that, rather than feel awful and abused. This is a must buy, must read for people who work with customers day in and day out. Do it for your own sanity, and to help improve your own job performance and satisfaction! (E. Meehan, California, 2012)
A five star review

Anyone who serves the public should have this book. It gives advice for everyone from the order taker at the fast food restaurant to higher level management. It also gives different techniques for different situations (ie retail store, office, call center etc.) I have only had this book for a few weeks and already I have improved my customer service skills. It's a wonderful tool.  (Lisa S. NJ)
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Concrete vs. Abstract Communication Styles Also Thinking Styles



Examining Concrete Vs. Abstract Communication Styles

As is the case with the a few other communication styles, this dimension may have to do more with cognitive style or at least be related to it. It may also be related to the approach used to solve problems, inductive vs. deductive reasoning.

Concrete Style Communication

Issues are best understood through stories, metaphors, allegories, and examples, with emphasis on the specific rather than the general. (What’s an example?)

Abstract Style Communication

 Issues are best understood through theories, principles, and data, with emphasis on the general rather than the specific. (What’s the principle?)

Abstract communicators are often found in academia, and can sound pretentious or off topic to those that prefer a more concrete way of talking.

 

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Bacal & Associates was founded in 1992. Since then Robert has trained thousands of employees to deal with angry, hostile, abusive and potentially violent customers. He has authored over 20 books on various subjects, many published by McGraw-Hill.

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