The document discusses empathy and its importance in customer service. It notes that while truly understanding someone takes time, there are signs that can provide insight into how they think. Creating an appropriate environment and using plain language and smiles can help facilitate empathy. The problem statement then shares that the author and their friend opened a cafe and found it challenging to connect with customers at first, but using pictures and smiles in their welcome helped. Through talking to people, they discovered an opportunity to provide more than just coffee by empathizing with customers and understanding their other needs like conversation and a comfortable place to stay. Continued practice empathizing with clients is important for improvement.
2. This is my map
People’s perspectives
Losses Profits
What do they think?
What do they
see?
What do they
hear?
What do they do
and say?
3. EXPLANATION
• No one can deeply understand someone when first meeting them.
However there are signs and things that may let us know how they think
or how they will react. So when empathazing it is important to notice that.
It is not about us, it is about them. So: See, Listen and then speak.
• An appropiate environment can help.
• Use plain vocabulary.
• Do not be afraid, talking is not a crime.
• Use a smile.