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“Customers dont expect you to be perfect. They do expect you to fix things when they go wrong.” quote by Donald Porter
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“Customers dont expect you to be perfect. They do expect you to fix things when they go wrong.”

Donald Porter

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Customers accept imperfection but demand correction when errors occur.

In simple terms: Customers want fixes, not perfection.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize rapid, sincere problem resolution.

Themes

customer service accountability expectations trust quality

Mood

responsible professional empathetic

Type

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When to use this quote

  • product launch
  • customer support center
  • online retail
  • service outage
  • client onboarding

Key Concepts

service recovery reputation management continuous improvement communication empathy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you anticipate problems before they affect customers?
  • What processes ensure fixes are sustainable?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on fixing can mask systemic issues.

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