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English Conversation Practice - Dealing with an Angry Customer
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Sales clerk: I have a very difficult customer on the phone.
Manager: What is the problem?
Sales clerk: The customer wants a full refund on something she purchased over a year ago.
Manager: We only give a refund within 30 days of purchase.
Sales clerk: I explained that to her, but she is demanding a refund.
Manager: Is the product broken?
Sales clerk: Yes. I told her she needs to contact the manufacturer.
Manager: What did she say about that?
Sales clerk: She is refusing to call the manufacturer because she doesn't have a warranty.
Manager: I will talk to her. Transfer the call to me.
1. What kind of customer is on the phone?
Happy
Satisfied
Difficult
Confused
2. What does the customer want?
Full refund
Lower prices
Free shipping
A free replacement
3. When did the customer buy the product?
Yesterday
Today
30 days ago
Over a year ago
4. Who does the customer need to call?
Manager
Manufacturer
Another store
A lawyer
1. Difficult
2. Full refund
3. Over a year ago
4. Manufacturer