What's your response style?

Copyright: 123rf

Copyright: 123rf

Let's say a customer calls and wants to book an appointment. You check and discover the first appointment available is in July. Which response would you use?

  1. Too Hot: Yikes, there is nothing until July. You should have called earlier.
  2. Too Cold: I've checked and there is nothing until July.
  3. Just Right: Good news! I've got openings in July, do you prefer mornings or afternoons?

Sometimes in our effort to be realistic, we come across as negative.  Aim for positive!