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UNDERSTANDING COMPLAINTS & APOLOGIES | Questions and answers
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Read each ANSWER (often a staff response to a complaint), then choose the QUESTION or COMMENT that would most likely produce it:
1.
ANSWER: I'm afraid the kitchen is closed, but I can offer you a drink on the house.
QUESTION/COMMENT:
Is there anything else I should know?
Can I still order food? It's almost midnight.
Could I have the bill, please?
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2.
ANSWER: Unfortunately, we're fully booked tonight, but I can recommend a nearby hotel.
QUESTION/COMMENT:
Do you have any rooms available?
Can I check out a bit later?
Is breakfast included?
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3.
ANSWER: I do apologize for the wait — your order will be out in just a few minutes.
QUESTION/COMMENT:
Could I get the bill, please?
Excuse me, our food still hasn't arrived.
Could I see the menu, please?
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4.
ANSWER: I'm sorry about that. Let me get you a fresh one right away.
QUESTION/COMMENT:
This soup is cold.
Could I have some more bread?
What's today's special?
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5.
ANSWER: I'm really sorry for the inconvenience. We'll refund the difference immediately.
QUESTION/COMMENT:
Could you recommend something local?
I was charged more than the price on the menu.
Do you accept credit cards?
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6.
ANSWER: Unfortunately, that item is out of stock, but we have a similar one in blue.
QUESTION/COMMENT:
Do you have this in a different size?
Could I return this item?
Do you have this in red?
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7.
ANSWER: I'm afraid I can't do anything about that, but I'll pass your feedback on to the manager.
QUESTION/COMMENT:
I'd like to speak to the manager about the noise from the room next door.
Could you tell me what time check-out is?
Is there a quieter room available?
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8.
ANSWER: I sincerely apologize. I'll have someone clean it again right away.
QUESTION/COMMENT:
Could you recommend a good restaurant nearby?
The bathroom hasn't been cleaned properly.
Could I get an extra towel?
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9.
ANSWER: I'm sorry, that's not something we can change, but I appreciate you letting us know.
QUESTION/COMMENT:
Would it be possible to get a later check-out time?
I think the price you quoted earlier was different.
I understand the policy, but I'd still like to make a complaint about it.
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10.
ANSWER: Thank you for your patience. We really do appreciate your feedback.
QUESTION/COMMENT:
Sorry for complaining so much.
I just wanted to let you know about all of this so it doesn't happen to other guests.
Can I get a discount for next time?
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