Well, here are some. A customer once complained that the sun was shining too brightly into the restaurant through the window and it was ruining their dining experience. They asked if the restaurant could move the sun. Another story is about a customer who said that the font on the menu was too 'cheerful' and it made the food seem less serious. Also, a customer complained that the smell of the new car was too new and it was giving them a headache.
One of the funniest was a customer who complained that the fish in the aquarium at the restaurant was looking at them while they ate fish. It was really a strange and funny complaint. Another was a customer who said the stairs in the store were too evenly spaced and it was throwing off their rhythm as they walked up. It seems so odd but that's what they complained about.
One great customer complaint story is about a hotel guest. The guest found that the room was not clean upon arrival. Instead of just getting angry, they calmly told the front desk. The hotel immediately upgraded their room and offered a complimentary dinner. Another story is from a restaurant. A customer complained that their steak was overcooked. The waiter apologized, took the steak back, and the chef prepared a new one perfectly. The customer left very satisfied.
Well, several elements contribute. Firstly, clear communication from both the customer and the business. For example, if a customer clearly states their issue and the business responds in a straightforward and honest way. Secondly, fair compensation. When a customer complains about a bad service at a hotel and gets a free night's stay or a significant discount. And thirdly, the ability of the business to learn from the complaint and improve, which can turn a negative situation into a positive one for future customers as well.
Once, I saw a customer at Walmart trying to fit an enormous inflatable pool into a tiny shopping cart. The pool was half the size of the cart and sticking out all over. He just kept pushing it around, knocking things over, with this determined look on his face.
In a clothing store, a customer tried on a really bright and flamboyant shirt. He then started doing a little dance in the fitting room and when he came out, he pretended to be a fashion model on a runway. Everyone in the store was laughing. He ended up buying the shirt, saying it made him feel like a superstar.
A customer in a clothing store asked the salesperson if the clothes were made for 'aliens' because the designs were so unique. The salesperson took it in good humor and started joking about intergalactic fashion trends. They ended up having a great conversation and the customer bought several items. It was really funny how a strange comment led to a positive shopping experience.
One time, a customer came into the coffee shop and asked for a 'latte with no coffee'. I was so confused. I had to explain that a latte is mainly made of coffee and milk. In the end, they settled for a cup of hot milk.
Sure. One time a customer came into a coffee shop and asked for a 'latte with a side of sunshine'. The barista was a bit confused at first but then just added an extra smiley face drawn in the foam. Another time, a customer in a clothing store tried to return a shirt that was clearly worn and said it was 'defective' because it didn't make him look like a movie star.
There was a hotel where a guest asked for extra pillows at midnight. The sleepy - eyed staff member not only got the pillows but also added a little note saying 'Sweet dreams! We hope these pillows make you float on cloud nine.' It was such a simple yet funny and sweet gesture that the guest remembered it for a long time.