When I turned 18, I did two things that signified for me my coming of age. I opened a bank account, and I took out a life insurance policy. An agent of Colonial Life had come to our home pursuing our business. Convinced by his booming presence, and his knowledgeable, …
Read More »Vaneisa: Not going with this Flow; a misadventure in customer service
After a time, poor service wears you down—lowers your expectations to the point where you feel special when you actually succeed in completing a transaction, or most of the processes get by smoothly. This is my lucky day, you murmur happily, just because it took only one hour to pay …
Read More »Dear Editor: Minister West should focus on better service at public offices, not dress code
“[…] In many cases, there are just one or two cashiers out of a possible nine or ten to service very long lines while other employees casually mingle and make small talk in full view of the public, who are already agitated by the poor service! “The government might as …
Read More »Dear Editor: Caribbean Airlines must provide accountability and efficiency, not mere platitudes
“[…] CA never does look into these issues but seems to be quite skilled in issuing platitudinous and well-rehearsed statements which never admit culpability or offer apologies for their shortcomings. “[…] CA’s response? We will bring your concerns to the attention of management for guidance. No apology or compensation for …
Read More »Dear editor: CAL customers need independent body to investigate service complaints
“If Caribbean Airlines truly wishes to pride itself on the service it offers, what can be the objection to ensuring transparency and accountability in its operations, so that there is a proper avenue afforded to a dissatisfied passenger to speak to an appropriate representative and have access to any prepared …
Read More »‘Caribbean people […] think they can say what they want to you’! Day in the life of a flight attendant
“[…] Caribbean people tend to be so ‘familiar’; they seem to think that they can say what they want to you, however they want. Also, I’ve noticed while travelling with other carriers that passengers aren’t as demanding and difficult to the North American or foreign crew members. “Something that I …
Read More »Day in the life of a call centre agent: it’s the most stressful job I’ve ever endured!
“On most days, it’s a fast-pace job. Which means there are calls in wait, and you have to try to wrap up your present call as fast as you can to facilitate the next customer or customers in wait. “This was all new to me and I admit, some days …
Read More »SALAAM: Attitude lessons for T&T: seeing tomorrow’s salvation in today’s customer service
Once in a store in Canada, I saw a sign that read, “Customer service is not a department…it’s an attitude.” In Trinidad and Tobago, we have a serious problem as it relates to the attitudes of people who have to deal with customers and clients. For years, people have complained …
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