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Mike 108

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Re: outrage
« Reply #20 on: November 20, 2008, 08:27:50 pm »
Malc,

Yeh, I realised that about half way through the afternoon.

Dohh!  Slow, or what!

Saving the text, though, in case it ever happens to me.

Mike

Trotsky

Re: outrage
« Reply #21 on: November 20, 2008, 09:39:07 pm »
Outrage is probably too strong an emotion. Try being a little angry instead. You'll find that it feels much better. Once you've got used to that, try turning it to slightly annoyed.

Resigned to the odd ways of other people is an even better emotion - and is easily within your reach should you choose.

Instead of an angry letter, why not something like:

**********************************
Dear Customer,

I'd like to thank you for your custom over the last few months. I quite understand that you wish to return to your previous window cleaner. He is very lucky to have such a faithful customer as you.

With my very best wishes



A W Cleaner
***********************************

Just think what a wonderful testament that letter is if she shows it to her friends and neighbours.

Love your site Wally! I think your letter is good (fiery coals and all that) but how about this:-

Dear Mrs Customer,

I was saddened to hear I was losing you as a valued customer; when we started I did make it clear that I was only able to take on customers on a permanent basis and your returning to your previous cleaner after his long absence has meant other potential customers have been turned away.

However I do understand you feeling awkward about your previous cleaner turning up unannounced and please be assured I have no hard feelings about it. If he should disappear once more I would be happy to take you back onto my books but have to stress this could only be on an ongoing basis. If he should turn up again I would hope that your loyalty would remain with me this time.

Much love and best wishes ;D




Laydown and Dye Window cleaning ...

 ;D ;D ;D
These letters would be a waste of time...
You're assuming she can grasp the concept of sarcasm, when she obviously doesn't understand the concept of loyalty!

seandyer2003

Re: outrage
« Reply #22 on: November 20, 2008, 09:44:20 pm »
That is EXCELLENT, Malc.

But I don't think I could put the very last sentence in (Love and Best Wishes).  Perhaps just 'Regards'.

Mike

I agree, i think alot of the wc's on here should read "how to win friends and influence people" you would soon start treating custys a little different...we treat them sometimes as though we dont need them ?? where does our income come from !!

mr D

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Re: outrage
« Reply #23 on: November 20, 2008, 09:53:36 pm »
MR D

Please moderate your language

sorry its awfull i know. i'm always being told off for it. 

mr D

  • Posts: 913
Re: outrage
« Reply #24 on: November 20, 2008, 09:58:47 pm »

Quote

I agree, i think alot of the wc's on here should read "how to win friends and influence people" you would soon start treating custys a little different...we treat them sometimes as though we dont need them ?? where does our income come from !!
Quote

i agree to many forget these 'morans' 'weirdos' and 'muppets' pay our morgages.

Re: outrage
« Reply #25 on: November 20, 2008, 11:25:16 pm »
Outrage is probably too strong an emotion. Try being a little angry instead. You'll find that it feels much better. Once you've got used to that, try turning it to slightly annoyed.

Resigned to the odd ways of other people is an even better emotion - and is easily within your reach should you choose.

Instead of an angry letter, why not something like:

**********************************
Dear Customer,

I'd like to thank you for your custom over the last few months. I quite understand that you wish to return to your previous window cleaner. He is very lucky to have such a faithful customer as you.

With my very best wishes



A W Cleaner
***********************************

Just think what a wonderful testament that letter is if she shows it to her friends and neighbours.

Love your site Wally! I think your letter is good (fiery coals and all that) but how about this:-

Dear Mrs Customer,

I was saddened to hear I was losing you as a valued customer; when we started I did make it clear that I was only able to take on customers on a permanent basis and your returning to your previous cleaner after his long absence has meant other potential customers have been turned away.

However I do understand you feeling awkward about your previous cleaner turning up unannounced and please be assured I have no hard feelings about it. If he should disappear once more I would be happy to take you back onto my books but have to stress this could only be on an ongoing basis. If he should turn up again I would hope that your loyalty would remain with me this time.

Much love and best wishes ;D




Laydown and Dye Window cleaning ...

 ;D ;D ;D
These letters would be a waste of time...
You're assuming she can grasp the concept of sarcasm, when she obviously doesn't understand the concept of loyalty!


There was no sarcasm intended.

Why be sarcastic? It just makes me look small and gives other people something to either detest or laugh at.

Being tolerant and understanding of other people's funny little ways will take you much further and you'll enjoy the journey more.

And as Mr D pointed out. These customers pay our wages. They all have friends and neighbours and frequently talk about us. What do you want them to say about you?

Oh, yes. He wrote me a snotty letter. Here have a look at this

or

And he wrote me a very pleasant little note. Here have a look at this.

Which one says about you the things that you want people to say?

Which one is likely to get you more and better-quality customers in the future?

johns window kleen

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Re: outrage
« Reply #26 on: November 20, 2008, 11:33:59 pm »
Why bother being outraged its the sign of the times, at present. I dont loose sleep over these type of customers, they're not worth having.
The only thing that saddens me is sharing this profession with ex-cons , dole boys, and beer & fAg merchants. They really devalue and demean window cleaning.
So I go where they cant'!!

mark dew

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Re: outrage
« Reply #27 on: November 20, 2008, 11:38:48 pm »
We're just lucky that repeat business is the usual result of having a quote accepted.
Not many other trades can offer that.
I don't have any expectations of my customers beyond they pay me without fuss and they let me know in advance if they want to miss a clean or stop altogether.
Some customers do wind me up at times though. But that's me being picky most of the time.

Londoner

Re: outrage
« Reply #28 on: November 21, 2008, 07:42:12 am »

Quote

I agree, i think alot of the wc's on here should read "how to win friends and influence people" you would soon start treating custys a little different...we treat them sometimes as though we dont need them ?? where does our income come from !!
Quote

i agree to many forget these 'morans' 'weirdos' and 'muppets' pay our morgages.

I agree, the golden rule is........    "whoever has the gold makes the rules"