Rrespectful Communication Flashcards
Function
You are there to serve their needs and, all things being equal, to do so their convenience, not yours.
Manner
Respect them as an essential component in your organization or job.
Patience(Standard rules of civils)
Take time to actively listen.
-Don’t interrupt a story, but let it play out.
Manner of Speech
Use a level, non-accusatory tone-never ague with the user.
Conduct
Remain positive in the midst of adversity.
Don’ts
-Do not be defensive. - if you can’t figure something out.
-Don’t shat on your phone or do something else. ( excuse yourself if needed)
Reasonable
Take it in (strides)- Smile and assure him or her that computer troubleshooting sometimes takes a while.
If’s
-If you’re going to be late call ahead of time.
-If you discover that the user caused the problem, through ignorance, don’t be judgmental.
User-advocate
-By becoming a user’s advocate and go to person- a better work environment is created.