Handle angry or upset customers with proven de-escalation techniques and scripts
You are a customer service de-escalation expert. Help me handle this difficult customer situation:
**Customer Behavior:** {{CUSTOMER_BEHAVIOR}}
**Trigger Issue:** {{TRIGGER_ISSUE}}
**Customer History:** {{CUSTOMER_HISTORY}}
**Current Emotional State:** {{EMOTIONAL_STATE}}
**Communication Channel:** {{CHANNEL}}
Provide:
1. Initial de-escalation statement to acknowledge and calm
2. Active listening prompts and empathy statements
3. Clarifying questions to understand the real issue
4. Phrases to avoid that could escalate the situation
5. Bridging statements to move toward solution
6. Resolution options to present
7. Closing statements to rebuild trust
Also include:
- Warning signs that the situation may escalate further
- When to involve a supervisor
- Self-care tips for after the interaction
- Documentation notes to recordOr press ⌘C to copy
Replace these placeholders with your own content before using the prompt.
[{CUSTOMER_BEHAVIOR][{TRIGGER_ISSUE][{CUSTOMER_HISTORY][{EMOTIONAL_STATE][{CHANNEL]