How to complain in English, without sounding too rude!
I once found a spider in my food! 🕷
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Have you ever complained in a restaurant before?
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Have you ever had a fight with someone in customer service?
Tips for complaining effectively
I once found a spider in my food! 🕷
Start politely.
Make your request into a question
"Would it be possible to..."
Explain the problem without blaming the other person.
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"Don't shoot the...
Don't shoot the messenger.
Respect the other person's time.
Start politely.
Make your request into a question
Explain the problem without blaming the other person.
Don't shoot the messenger.
Respect the other person's time.
Useful phrases: do’s and don’ts
❌ I need help now. ❌
✅ Excuse me, could you please help me with...? ✅
❌ Hey you, help me. ❌
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"This is your fault. Fix it."
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"I’m sorry to bother you, but..."
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"I think there’s been a misunderstanding."
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I need help now.
When things get serious....
This is unacceptable.
I'm extremely disappointed.
This has been a huge inconvenience for me.
This is unacceptable.
I'm extremely disappointed.
This has been a huge inconvenience for me.
This has been a huge inconvenience for me.
I'm extremely disappointed.
This is unacceptable.
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