Comments on: Swedish Customer Service http://www.transparent.com/swedish/swedish-customer-service/ Language and Culture of the Swedish-Speaking World Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:27:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Anna http://www.transparent.com/swedish/swedish-customer-service/comment-page-1/#comment-248 Anna Tue, 12 May 2009 05:50:29 +0000 http://www.transparent.com/swedish/?p=76#comment-248 No Elin, as it happens I don't mean the obnoxious sales-people never leaving you alone, but sales people who when asked a simple question such as "excuse me, could you help me find this item and check its price?" actually HELP you, instead of staring at you blankly or ignoring you altogether, because it's time for their fika break. Because what the heck, they're getting paid either way, so why should they stress about actually doing their job, right? If demanding a basic semblance of work ethic is cultural arrogance on my part, so be it. And attitude such as yours is truly terrifying. Fortunately, people like you are in the minority these days. Bad economy does wonders for improving customer service. No Elin, as it happens I don’t mean the obnoxious sales-people never leaving you alone, but sales people who when asked a simple question such as “excuse me, could you help me find this item and check its price?” actually HELP you, instead of staring at you blankly or ignoring you altogether, because it’s time for their fika break. Because what the heck, they’re getting paid either way, so why should they stress about actually doing their job, right?
If demanding a basic semblance of work ethic is cultural arrogance on my part, so be it. And attitude such as yours is truly terrifying. Fortunately, people like you are in the minority these days. Bad economy does wonders for improving customer service.

]]> By: Elin http://www.transparent.com/swedish/swedish-customer-service/comment-page-1/#comment-247 Elin Mon, 11 May 2009 17:56:16 +0000 http://www.transparent.com/swedish/?p=76#comment-247 American style? You mean obnoxious sales-people never leaving you alone? I prefer the Swedish system, thanks. They leave you alone which you interpret as them not giving a shit. This just shows the cultural arrogance on your part. American style? You mean obnoxious sales-people never leaving you alone? I prefer the Swedish system, thanks. They leave you alone which you interpret as them not giving a shit. This just shows the cultural arrogance on your part.

]]> By: Andrew Waddington http://www.transparent.com/swedish/swedish-customer-service/comment-page-1/#comment-246 Andrew Waddington Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:15:32 +0000 http://www.transparent.com/swedish/?p=76#comment-246 Dum va when the flag is not flying they are not at home gick til vesterås! Dum va when the flag is not flying they are not at home gick til vesterås!

]]> By: Anna http://www.transparent.com/swedish/swedish-customer-service/comment-page-1/#comment-245 Anna Sun, 21 Sep 2008 19:10:14 +0000 http://www.transparent.com/swedish/?p=76#comment-245 Hi Kenia! Thanks for your comment! So, you say you want a post about Swedish music? I've been thinking to write something about it, actually! ;) Hi Julia! Oh, Swedes are very proud of being Swedes, almost every little stuga has a Swedish flag hanging out in the front. And if it doesn't then probably Finns or Norwegians live there, LOL! And I'll try to look up what kind of attractions will be available in Stockholm in October. I know there is a huge classical music festival coming up, or maybe it's already done, but there will be other things. I'll see what I can find. Hi Ceci, Yes, I heard about the customer service in Latin America. I have a friend who used to live in Chile and she always complained about it. But when she moved to Sweden, she said, "Oh at least the restaurants were open until late back home!" You will miss being able to go to dinner in the evening when everything closes around 7PM. Including restaurants. LOL! :) Hi Kenia!
Thanks for your comment! So, you say you want a post about Swedish music? I’ve been thinking to write something about it, actually! ;)

Hi Julia!
Oh, Swedes are very proud of being Swedes, almost every little stuga has a Swedish flag hanging out in the front. And if it doesn’t then probably Finns or Norwegians live there, LOL! And I’ll try to look up what kind of attractions will be available in Stockholm in October. I know there is a huge classical music festival coming up, or maybe it’s already done, but there will be other things. I’ll see what I can find.

Hi Ceci,
Yes, I heard about the customer service in Latin America. I have a friend who used to live in Chile and she always complained about it. But when she moved to Sweden, she said, “Oh at least the restaurants were open until late back home!” You will miss being able to go to dinner in the evening when everything closes around 7PM. Including restaurants. LOL! :)

]]> By: ceci http://www.transparent.com/swedish/swedish-customer-service/comment-page-1/#comment-244 ceci Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:06:43 +0000 http://www.transparent.com/swedish/?p=76#comment-244 hej hej i must say that in my country, argentina, you must have a psichiatric appointment (if it is wrong, correct me please) after every customer service...it is true! peole are behind their desks and they dont know what really job has to do...those things make life so difficult! kisses anna, vi ses! ceci hej hej
i must say that in my country, argentina, you must have a psichiatric appointment (if it is wrong, correct me please) after every customer service…it is true! peole are behind their desks and they dont know what really job has to do…those things make life so difficult!
kisses anna,
vi ses!
ceci

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