Staffing problems in customer service and the growing complexity of essential goods and services, like cars and digital tech, have made complaints harder to resolve, survey data shows.
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Discussion Questions:
- According to this story, are U.S. customers experiencing problems with products and services at a higher rate than ever?
- Why might that be the case?
- Which product or service categories received the highest number of complaints?
- How might technology be part of the issue with the increase in consumer frustration?
- What is customer service?
- Why is customer service important to a business or brand?
- How might a shortage of employees contribute to some of the consumer frustration?
- What is consumer behavior?
- What is the American Customer Satisfaction Index?
- How might that provide an idea of levels of consumer frustration?
- The article suggestions that consumer reaction to frustration is becoming more aggressive. Why might that be a problem for businesses and brands?
- How can businesses and brands improve levels of customer service?
- According to this story, what do customers want when it comes to customer service?