2009年8月13日星期四

Update: Poor customer service

A piece of update for the "Poor customer service" post. There is follow up from the management by replying my feedback. But, why the font is having 2 different colors har? (computer generated format? :-p) This is what I received in my mailbox.

Dear Valued Customer,

We regretted very much that such incident had happened to you concerning the staff customer service over the enquiry of ticket purchasing at our GSC Queensbay on Sunday 2nd Aug.

Please be informed that "CUSTOMER SERVICE" is always our priority and during the staff training program is the main topic of discussion. As such, its look like we may have to reeducate them and ensure that they practice what was required of them when carrying out their responsibilities. We will investigate on the incident and appropriate action will be taken again her if it is true.

Last but not least, we thank you for your feedback and support for GSC.

2009年8月7日星期五

把脾气收起来

人不自觉的,总倾向对最亲近的人发脾气。

像对父母发飚、对另一半吼叫、对最好的朋友摆臭脸。

你也许觉得那是最安全的做法,因为他们“总会明白”,亦“应该谅解”(尽管事后总后悔不已)。

因为是至亲,所以就必须容忍?

因为最熟悉,所以就必须受罪?

这样的纵容不是必然的。

被最亲近的人伤害,那种锥心的痛才是加倍的。

所以,不要再对最亲近的人发脾气了!

最好不管对谁,把脾气通通收起来,凡事一笑置之,自然会一片风光明媚。

--以上的话对自己说,也顺便“提醒”身边的人最好收敛一些 :)

2009年8月2日星期日

Poor customer service

I've been experienced indeed a poor service, perhaps the worst in my life, today (Sunday), from GCS Queensbay Mall.

I attempted to get ticket for this coming Wednesday's show from the counter. Unexpectedly, I was being told by an Indian lady (forgot to ask for the name) that "Only Monday!". Yes, she only replied TWO words.

The movie is no longer shown in Wed?? I was really confused and trying to ask again. The Indian lady was so impatient and said, "Only can buy 2 days in advance!". After that, she turned to her colleague, continue talking and laughing. What about me then? I was shocked and left unattended.

At this time, another Malay lady came to my counter. Then, the Indian lady immediately stop gossiping and reported my situation to her. Fine, the Malay lady replied the same thing.

"But I remembered that once ago I've done the same thing for the movie 'Ice Age 3' too?"

"No! we never allow this!"

To clear my doubt, I was asking further, "Ok, so is this rule applied to E-payment Ticketing as well? Doesn't it we can purchase ticket online at anytime?".

I've yet to be completed my sentence and the Malay lady just can't wait to comment by raising up her tone, impolitely -- "Then you can just buy online la! For me, I cannot la!"

This is the answer that definitely unacceptable! There is no queue right behind me. Why am I seem to be not allowed to ask for more questions? Ok, I felt my customer's right was severely being challenged.

Without any hesitation, I showed my dissatisfaction:"I am so disappointed with your service! I do not expect to have this kind of answer!"

"Then what you expect? I already said NO!"

"No, this is not the customer service that you should practice! Who is the person in-charge?" Why can't you speak gently and politely?

And, a fainted answer came from her:" Is me! I am the only person in charge today!"

That's even worse! How could a team lead behave so rude to a poor, nonsense customer (me la!)?

"Ok, then just let me know how can I make a complain? What is your stuff ID?"

"Through our website. But we have no stuff ID!"

"Ok, then what is your name?"

"Sxxxxx!"

"Ok, is it S-x-x-x-x-x?" (I know it sounds a bit stupid, but I just want to confirm)

"There is only one Sxxxxx here!"

"Ok, thanks!" (Why was I still saying thank to her??)

What's next? Of course, I've submitted an immediate member feedback through GSC website once I reached home.

It is not a matter of the so-called "2 days in advance" policy. I am absolutely respect the policy and that's why I hope to gain respect in return.
Of course, I am not trying to pursue for super professional customer service too. To be fair, some of the counters are still having good services (limited, though). And I know it is rather hard to find a good service in Malaysia (poor Malaysian) especially when the crowd has turned the cashier/receptionist into frustration.

What make me so "beh suak" (in hokkien) is -- I am a customer, I pay for FUN, for GOOD SERVICE, but not for INSULT and RUDE SERVICE. If that is the case, I would simply pull back my money, and say -- BYE BYE!