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Consumers Worldwide Value Customer Service -- But Most Feel Businesses Aren't Measuring Up
In countries around the world, a majority of consumers are willing to spend more with companies they believe provide excellent customer service -- with the average amount they are willing to spend ranging from 7% to 22% more.

Average Percentage More That Consumers Are Willing to Spend

However, like in the U.S., global consumers feel that businesses around the world aren't getting the message. In most markets, less than one-third of consumers feel businesses have increased their focus on customer service. And when consumers are dissatisfied with their customer service experiences, they also get angry -- a majority in every market except Germany report having lost their temper with a customer service representative.

Percentage of Consumers Who Have Lost Their Temper With a
Customer Service Professional

This information was part of a new customer service study conducted by American Express. To read the full study summary:

http://about.americanexpress.com/news/pr/2011/csbar.aspx

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