Handle Angry Customers Step 5 Version 2.jpg2Actively sympathize. Showing empathy will help make the customer understand that you really are trying to help them. Once you have confirmed what the problem is, show them that you feel really bad about it, and completely understand why they are upset. Say something like[4]:
“I completely understand your frustration--waiting for a pizza, especially when you’re really hungry, is a horrible feeling.”
“You are right to be annoyed--delivery delays can throw off all whole night of plans.”