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Complaining

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Complaining

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How to complain in English, without sounding too rude!

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Full Video Duration: 18 minutes
Aired: almost 3 years ago

I once found a spider in my food! 🕷

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.

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. ❌

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.

I once found a spider in my food! 🕷

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.

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. ❌

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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