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In customer service, when is a full refund justified?

Businesses are under more pressure than ever to meet service standards when complaints go viral on social media.

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Service negligence may deserve to be called out, but other situations may warrant more understanding from customers.

Service negligence may deserve to be called out, but other situations may warrant more understanding from customers.

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Hannah H. Chang

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Customer service today operates under an intense spotlight.

A negative customer experience has the potential to reach millions in this hyper-connected world.

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