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How can you overcome language barriers in customer service?

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Language barriers can be a major challenge for airline managers who want to provide excellent customer service to their diverse and global clientele. However, with some strategies and tools, you can overcome this obstacle and ensure that your customers feel valued, respected, and satisfied. In this article, we will explore some of the ways that you can communicate effectively with customers who speak different languages, cultures, and preferences.

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1 Understand your customers

The first step to overcoming language barriers is to understand who your customers are, what languages they speak, and what their expectations and needs are. You can use data from your booking system, surveys, feedback forms, and social media to identify the most common languages and markets that you serve. You can also research the cultural norms and etiquette of different regions and countries, and train your staff to be aware of them. For example, you can learn how to greet, address, and thank customers in their native language, and avoid gestures or expressions that might be offensive or misunderstood.

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calmens IMOMO

Agent commercial et marketing chez Groupe Vivendi Africa
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tout d abord, assurer que votre base de données soit redigé en plusieurs langues et s entrainer a échander et se faire comprendre par des gestes, sourire, signes ou faire des images en rapport avec le besion de la clientele. utiliser un langage claire et utiliser les outils de traduction, chercher si possible un interpretre famille, par exemple enfant, femme, marie a qui vous pouvez parler clairement.

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PASEKA MAKUDUBE

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Listen to understand the needs of your customer, to overcome the language. Some customers are sign language speaking. It is important to know your customers and the place you are working at.

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2 Hire multilingual staff

One of the most effective ways to overcome language barriers is to hire staff who can speak multiple languages and have cross-cultural skills. You can recruit and retain staff who have language proficiency, cultural awareness, and customer service experience, and offer them incentives and recognition for their performance. You can also provide language training and coaching for your existing staff, and encourage them to learn new languages or improve their existing ones. Having multilingual staff can help you build rapport, trust, and loyalty with your customers, and reduce misunderstandings and complaints.

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3 Use translation tools

Another way to overcome language barriers is to use translation tools that can help you communicate with customers who speak different languages. You can use online platforms, apps, or devices that can translate speech, text, or images in real time, and allow you to have conversations with customers in their preferred language. You can also use translation software or services to translate your website, emails, brochures, signs, menus, and other documents that you provide to your customers. However, you should always check the quality and accuracy of the translations, and avoid using slang, jargon, or idioms that might not translate well.

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Puneet Sachdev

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Especially in Travel, it is necessary to create a custom vocabulary and tune the models. This capability exists in translation services today from all the CSPs (AWS/Azure/GCP). This ensures that domain nuances like "I am flying economy" or "I am in Business" to be understood contextually (e.g. "Business" = cabin class) and translated accurately. This improves accuracy, but inherently machine translation will have accuracy issues when compared with native speakers. Especially so in case of Voice where accents and dialects play a role (e.g. Singlish in Singapore or Hinglish in India). It is better in Chat & Email channels. Tools exist in the market which can automatically include a human in the loop for curation and should be leveraged.

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4 Simplify your communication

A final way to overcome language barriers is to simplify your communication and use clear and concise language that can be easily understood by your customers. You can use simple words, short sentences, and active voice, and avoid using technical terms, acronyms, or abbreviations that might confuse your customers. You can also use visual aids, such as pictures, icons, diagrams, or maps, to illustrate your points and provide directions. Additionally, you can use non-verbal communication, such as gestures, facial expressions, and tone of voice, to convey your message and emotions, and to show empathy and respect.

By following these strategies and tools, you can overcome language barriers in customer service and provide a positive and memorable experience for your customers. You can also improve your reputation, customer satisfaction, and loyalty, and gain a competitive edge in the global market.

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James De Arruda

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Excellent information had to control, takes practice, patience, personal controlling so not to get upset. Try more than one approach.

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