DIALOGUE 1 B: I apologise again for any inconvenience
caused. If you have any more problems,
A: I’m afraid we have a problem with your please let me know.
late this delivery. It arrived three days late
again.
B: I’m very sorry about that. I’m afraid our DIALOGUE 3
driver was delayed at the border.
A: Hello, John. I’m calling about a mistake
A: Well, this is about the tenth time that on our invoice. It looks like you have
this has happened this year and we are not overcharged us by £50.
satisfied. If this problem is not resolved,
I’m afraid we will have to consider B: I’m sorry about this. Our Account’s
changing supplier. Department must have made a small
mistake when they processed your order.
B: I understand. Leave it with me. I will We’ll issue a corrected invoice
look into the matter and do what I can to immediately.
make sure it doesn’t happen again.
A: I tell you what. Could you just subtract
A: Thank you. I really hope we can sort the extra amount from the next invoice?
this out.
B: Certainly. I apologize again for the
DIALOGUE 2 mistake.
A: Hello Jane. I’m calling because we A: It’s all right. Have a nice day.
have a problem with our order.
DIALOGUE 4
B: Oh, what seems to be the problem?
Didn’t you receive all the goods you A: Can I have a word with the manager,
ordered? please?
A: Well, we received everything, but some B: Yes, that’s me. How can I help you?
of the goods are damaged. A: Well, I just want to complain about the
B: I’m sorry to hear that. In what way are lack of customer service here. I just can’t
they damaged? find anyone to help me choose a laptop.
A: Well, the casing on some of the B: Yes, I’m very sorry madam. We are
television sets seems to be correct. rather short-staffed at the moment. Please
wait here and I’ll find someone to help
B: Oh, I am very sorry. This has never you.
happened before. It must due to bad
handling. If you send us back the
damaged sets, we’ll send you
replacements immediately and give you a
discount on your next order.
A: Thanks a lot.
Customer Complaints
Put the expressions from the
conversations into the following
categories
Making a complaint
Apologizing and explaining
Getting more information
Promising action