https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:17:08 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-285044 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:00:38 +0000 cheert16 285044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: I give out "death sentences" too!!! I get enraged, but dh stays calm as a cucumber and it just annoys me!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-284981 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 19:47:10 +0000 mrsjyw 284981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>YEP. one of my pet peeves!~ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-284819 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 19:12:12 +0000 birdofafeather 284819@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>oh yeah, i freaked out today when i left work early to wait for the internet guy and then with no missed call or knock at my door, they said that i didn't answer the phone and cancelled the appt. i screamed at the guy. i wasn't proud of it, but it was the most ridiculous thing and they had no other options to contact you if you missed one call. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-284817 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 19:11:45 +0000 mediagirl 284817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Yoyo: my husband is the same way. He also uses the phrase, "Dead to me." We both are sticklers for good customer service, especially me since I work in that field. @mrbee - I would have walked out, too. I have words for that hostess and I wasn't even there!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-284794 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 19:05:18 +0000 mrbee 284794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Yoyo: I try to limit places to a one year ban! But I can relate to Yo Yo Pa, for sure! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-284785 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 19:03:46 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 284785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: I don't find it weird, but I am more forgiving, especially if we like the food/product etc. But my DH can hold a grudge for life! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-284619 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:08:54 +0000 mrbee 284619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Yoyo: Haha what do you think of that approach... is it weird for you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-284608 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:06:02 +0000 chopsuey 284608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>YES! When we get bad customer service (at restaurants) we don't tip as much as we normally would. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-284562 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:39:01 +0000 calsmom 284562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do, but I know that I need to expect less than stellar customer service and be pleasantly surprised when it exceeds my expectations. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-284561 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:37:39 +0000 Andrea 284561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That sucks! I usually don't get too upset though. Good service is rare these days. I guess my expectations are just super low already. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-284558 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:34:06 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 284558@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: DH is the same way. There are quite a few places he has proclaimed are "dead to us." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-284551 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:24:31 +0000 Meridian 284551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually let it roll off my back and shrug. I expect poor - mediocre customer service more than good - great service (which always comes as a surprise!) DH will get more worked up about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-284518 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:53:37 +0000 DillonLion 284518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@stiffaknee: Oh hell that would be really frustrating!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-284511 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:46:26 +0000 googly-eyes 284511@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrBee Nothing's wrong with you, that's how business is supposed to work! I do the same thing just not very often. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-284508 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:44:17 +0000 stiffaknee 284508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get so upset...and frustrated. Recently I contacted Delta because they had changed my flight time (and it moved the time we would be getting in until after LO's bedtime) so I asked to change to an earlier flight because LO would be overtired....and cranky (and as a result would be a disruption to other passengers)...Delta's response? "I'm sure the other passengers will understand...no one gets upset over a crying baby anymore...but if YOU want to change then it'll be $689.00".</p> <p>Really?! I've decided I'm going to pass out a note with the customer service reps name to all the other passengers, with a note that says "I advised delta after they changed the flight time by over an hour that I would without a doubt have a very fussy baby. Willie (customer service rep) promised me that you all would be understanding and that it would no way affect the comfort of your travels. I apologize in advance and encourage you to communicate any frustrations to Delta". Or something like that.</p> <p>ETA: also, for what they wanted to charge me as a change fee would have been more than if I had booked a first class ticket in the first place. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-284485 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:35:02 +0000 heffalump 284485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Usually no..... but that's just aweful. I would have left too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-284481 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:34:00 +0000 DillonLion 284481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eh. I've managed to lower my expectations to where I expect crappy customer service and if someone happens to rise above that and be extra nice, I reward that by giving a bigger than usual tip or buying something in their store. </p> <p>There's just little incentives these days. People don't get docked pay if they don't provide good enough service (unless you are a waitress). And they are working for some giant corporation that doesn't care about the customer or their employee, usually. So, until that gets resolved, I have no expectations that anyone wants to provide good customer service to me. Maybe I am being a pessimist, but oh well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-284479 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:32:50 +0000 Alivoo01 284479@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: I totally do the sentencing thing as well!</p> <p>I get pretty upset at poor customer service. It almost seems non-existent now days. I let the waitress know I'm upset by my demeanor. When I get home, I write an email to the manager/corporate and a review on Yelp. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-284471 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:27:49 +0000 blackbird 284471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Very. People suck, basically :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-284425 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:04:14 +0000 Mrsbells 284425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: Yes yes I do! I just laughed out loud at "I' rather spend a year in prison.."<br /> I hate bad customer service and they expect an outstanding tip for doing nothing other than their job, and a bad job at that </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-284424 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:03:48 +0000 mrbee 284424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I should note that mrs Bee is great at not getting upset.</p> <p>I give certain restaurants or delis "sentences" for repeated bad experiences. Can range from "1 month boycott" to "1 year boycott." I will rarely give out the death sentence, but like to reserve that option.</p> <p>Justice!!!!!</p> <p>Seriously, what is wrong with me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-284421 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:01:54 +0000 Running Elley 284421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get really really mad but I’m a pretty passive aggressive person in general so I rarely say anything. I just bottle it all in and vent incessantly to DH. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-284412 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:56:40 +0000 MamaMoose 284412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh I get fuming mad. My dad ran customer service calls centers for years so he really ingrained it in me to expect excellent service. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-284410 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:56:07 +0000 doxielove 284410@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I get mad at poor customer service. I think it irritates me so much because I worked at a sub shop for 6 years throughout high school and college. I had to keep a smile plastered on my face and go out of my way to keep the customer happy, so when I do not get at the very minimum "ok" customer service, I get heated!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-284409 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:55:30 +0000 JerricaBenton 284409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do but in recent years my husband gets enraged lol. We own a business so maybe that has something to do with it because he especially prides himself in our service. He complains and tells everyone we know if we have a really bad experience somewhere. He has a yelp account and he's not afraid to use it! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-284403 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:53:02 +0000 googly-eyes 284403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hope that was just a misunderstanding and she thought you were leaving or something because if she KNEW you were just putting the stroller outside and did that anyway, that is just RUDE, RUDE, RUDE!</p> <p>I opened this thread expecting to say no, but I guess I don't get upset about mediocre service. Service that terrible makes me wonder how some people have jobs in this economy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-284402 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:52:56 +0000 mrbee 284402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Ham: I did let her know why I was upset, and she just shrugged like there was nothing she could do. She's right tho; it was a small restaurant and no tables were coming up anytime soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-284399 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:52:02 +0000 loveisstrange 284399@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh yeah! I worked in retail for 5 years at Victoria's Secret. I worked sick, hung over, on no sleep and still kept a smile on my face and helped my customers. I merely expect others to do the same. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-284394 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:49:09 +0000 Mrs.Ham 284394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! Both the Mr and I get so frustrated with poor customer service! He's a bit more patient than I am, but still get's pretty upset!</p> <p>I totally would have talked to the hostess and been like "no - you will get me a booth now." Mr. would have just gone somewhere else without saying anything! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-get-upset-at-poor-customer-service#post-284387 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:45:47 +0000 mrbee 284387@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get so upset. Recently, we took the kids to a restaurant. The hostess said a booth was free, but that we'd have to leave the stroller outside. So we parked the stroller outside and came back in 30 seconds later, but she had given the booth away and said it would be a 10-15 minute wait. She asked, do you want to wait?</p> <p>No I did not want to wait. I would rather spend a year in prison then willingly go into your restaurant. I didnt blow up or anything though. I just wrote a whole review in Yelp in my head though, and even though I didn't post it I felt better.</p> <p>Do you get upset at poor customer service? What about your SO? </p>