The forbidden words Apple employees aren't allowed to say

[Jamie McKane]

The forbidden words Apple employees aren't allowed to say

Apple's "Genius" technical support employees base their interactions with customers around the Genius Training Student Workbook, which focuses on the use empathetic communication.

According to a report by The Guardian, Geniuses should apologize that customers feel bad when they encounter problems with a product, but should not implicate the product itself as the source of the problem.

 

[eg2505]

so they cant say, your an Id10t for buying this overprices POS thats built to shoddy standards?

well ok then, now I know how to complain.

 

[eg2505]

I actually wish apple fixed cars, would be hilarious.

especially something that is straightfoward, how their interaction might go.

 

[blaaislaai]

so they cant say, your an Id10t for buying this overprices POS thats built to shoddy standards?

well ok then, now I know how to complain.

That's what the i, in all of their products, mean.

 

[neoprema]

This is just anti-Apple nonsense.

Do you think Samsung tells their employees to blame the tech when a user complains? "Oh i'm sorry you're having problems we do build rubbish phones...:"

Airlines do it, tech companies do it, service providers do it the list goes on.

"The report added that this approach is a result of Apple’s focus on using emotional communication and tension diffusion instead of placing problem solving and technical support as the primary goal."

Kudos to Apple!

 

[Crowley]

This is just anti-Apple nonsense.

Do you think Samsung tells their employees to blame the tech when a user complains? "Oh i'm sorry you're having problems we do build rubbish phones...:"

Airlines do it, tech companies do it, service providers do it the list goes on.

"The report added that this approach is a result of Apple’s focus on using emotional communication and tension diffusion instead of placing problem solving and technical support as the primary goal."

Kudos to Apple!

You might have drunk all the cool-aid without leaving any for the rest of the people.

I don't want to hear how the world is a great place filled with unicorn poop and how great this should make me feel. Tell me what is wrong with my product and how you are going to fix it.

 

[bwana]

so they cant say, your an Id10t for buying this overprices POS thats built to shoddy standards?

well ok then, now I know how to complain.

You’re an idiot.

 

[supersunbird]

At least it ain't "positive speak", hated (not a strong enough word) that at my previous job.

 

[Shaun108]

You’re an idiot.

*youre're

 

[ISP cash cow]

they should ban the word "genius" while they at it.

Who came up with calling their service support staff "geniuses"?

 

[Ancalagon]

Someone I know worked for an organic health food company based in the UK, and they were not allowed the colour red in the office. You were not allowed a red stapler, you were not allowed to wear a red jersey. I don't know if they checked to see if your underwear was red - maybe they did.

 

[Gordon_R]

Louis Rossmann has dozens of videos poking fun at Apple Genius Bars, and their scam tactics. This is one of the best, filmed by a crew from CBC Canada:

 

[Pandas2]

Every company works on creating a certain image for itself. Nothing interesting here. Companies pull a lot of crap when it comes to repairs and long lead times that can make you decide to buy a new device instead of repairs

 

[Frequent visitor]

The forbidden words Apple employees aren't allowed to say

Apple's "Genius" technical support employees base their interactions with customers around the Genius Training Student Workbook, which focuses on the use empathetic communication.

According to a report by The Guardian, Geniuses should apologize that customers feel bad when they encounter problems with a product, but should not implicate the product itself as the source of the problem.

Dealing with 'customer' complaints is a bit of a black art. Weasel words are the order of the day! "I am sorry that your perception is that our Officer was rude when speaking to you. I can assure you that........."

I once visited a very large company that was in a state of near panic. They had a complaints department, and the main man had just retired. On his last day, he dealt with all the complaints on hand as he would really have liked to all along. "We have received your complaint, which is the most ill conceived we have ever received. Do you think we have nothing better to do than read rubbish from greedy chancers like yourself? We suggest you sit down and read the instructions packed with the product, from which you will see that it is a black and white TV you bought from us, not a colour one as you claim. Colour TVs cost well in excess of £50, and this was sold to you for £10. Please don't bother us again you raving fool." The Company Secretary was trying how to deal with the situation when I walked in. He decided that honesty was the best policy!! I doubt that Apple would decide that to be honest.

 

[eg2505]

I doubt that Apple would decide that to be honest.

snip, apple has a image problem, and this is how they deal with it.

if you dont like it buy something else, cheaper/more capable.

 

[Frequent visitor]

They are doing a brilliant job for Samsung's profits.

 

[Koosman911]

"Headphone jack" will be added to this list soon

 

[Polymathic]

*youre're

What are you, the grammar swami ?

 

[garp]

The forbidden words Apple employees aren't allowed to say

Apple's "Genius" technical support employees base their interactions with customers around the Genius Training Student Workbook, which focuses on the use empathetic communication.

According to a report by The Guardian, Geniuses should apologize that customers feel bad when they encounter problems with a product, but should not implicate the product itself as the source of the problem.

This is box standard sales floor training - applies to any well trained sales staff for any brand. Empathise and assist but never acknowledge your product might be kak. I don't understand the fuss.

 

[sand_man]

This is box standard sales floor training - applies to any well trained sales staff for any brand. Empathise and assist but never acknowledge your product might be kak. I don't understand the fuss.

Fandroids are easily triggered... It's good for hits/posts.... but mybroadband staff aren't allowed to say it...