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Client humbles micromanager in front of entire team after micromanager tries to teach staff member a lesson in business etiquette

Customer service work can be difficult at times. The old adage 'the customer is always right' can reach unprecedented heights, depending on the circumstances and parties involved.

The story that follows is an account of a customer service representative. The Original Poster (OP) was involved in asset finance, namely with regard to land and cars. OP chose to go to his management about a situation in an effort to find a solution after encountering a disgruntled client who refused to meet the unreasonable demands of the business. However, instead of offering him direction or training, the manager scolded him for his alleged inadequacies and demanded that OP observe 'how it's done' as he dealt with the customer directly. To his dismay, however, the manager's hard approach was met with a terrible response from the client, and things quickly spiraled out of control.

So, read the story below if you're interested in learning the specifics of what happened and whether the manager's snarky attitude came back to haunt him. Furthermore, don't forget to read the story of the clever employee who beats a micromanager at her own play of power!

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