Memory Game Rate Objections: Soft SkillsOnline version Rate Objections: Soft Skills Memory Game by Danielle Wilkes Example of Empathizing Example of NOT Empathizing Example of Creating a Connection Example of NOT Actively Listening Example of Taking Ownership A customer is continually interrupting. You wait so long after the customer has finished speaking to respond that they ask if you're still there. You are online shopping while on a call with a customer. Soft skills help you to... Example of Communicating Clearly A customer is crying on the call due to the addition of a PCI fee. You respond by telling the customer they need to take an SAQ to remove the fee. You minimize your team chat threads and email while on a call. Listen, clarify, empathize, take ownership, and connect with the customer. You assure an upset customer that you understand and proactively address questions you think they may have as you discuss their rates. Example of NOT Communicating Clearly To manage difficult conversations, you must... You ask questions to understand the issue when a customer says they're paying for a terminal that doesn't work. A merchant's business is in your hometown. You tell the merchant you are from there and ask if they've always lived there/moved/etc. A merchant has multiple increases on their account. You do not clarify which increases the customer would like to address before offering a solution. Example of NOT Creating a Connection Example of NOT Taking Ownership Example of Active Listening The customer is talking about their daughter's wedding and the costs of the dress and caterer. You do not respond to any of their personal comments. A customer continually interrupts you. You wait then assure the customer you can meet their needs and redirect the conversation toward a solution. Stay present, attentive, and engaged during difficult conversations so that you can achieve the results the customer is looking for.
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