When an agent receives a call from someone who is overly “talkative,” it can be annoying and also a drain on staffing resources. Coaches need to help agents develop a way to control the conversation without being insulting or disrespectful to the customer. The key to working with an overly talkative caller is to be polite, yet firm. It is important that the agent is careful not to damage the customer’s self-esteem while taking control of the conversation. Agents should avoid open-ended questions with these callers, since these types of questions provide an open door for a new round of...
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