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Briefing: The customer might always be right, but apologies actually backfire in customer service

Strategic angle: A new study reveals that saying 'I'm sorry' may not be the best approach in customer service.

Editorial StaffMarch 13, 20261 min read

Apologies can lead to negative customer perceptions.

Research published in the Journal of Consumer Research.

Customer service strategies may need reevaluation.