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Follow-up Call After Service

The service provider calls the customer to confirm if the internet service has been restored and if they are satisfied with the repair.

Dialogue

Listen and follow along with the conversation

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Lisa (Female)
Good morning, Mr. David. This is Lisa from SpeedyNet customer service. I'm calling to follow up on your recent internet repair. Has everything been working well since our technician visited yesterday?
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David (Male)
Good morning, Lisa. Yes, thank you for calling. Everything seems to be running smoothly now. The internet connection is stable, and I haven't experienced any more drops.
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Lisa (Female)
That's great to hear, Mr. David! We're glad we could resolve the issue for you. Were you satisfied with the service you received from our technician?
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David (Male)
Absolutely. Your technician was very professional and efficient. He explained what the problem was clearly and got it fixed in no time. I really appreciate his help.
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Lisa (Female)
Thank you for that positive feedback, Mr. David. I'll make sure to pass that along to him and his supervisor. Is there anything else we can assist you with regarding your internet service today?
6
David (Male)
No, not at the moment. Everything is good. Thanks again for checking in.
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Lisa (Female)
You're most welcome, Mr. David. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you experience any further issues. Have a great day!
8
David (Male)
You too, bye now.

Vocabulary

Essential words and phrases from the dialogue

follow up

To check on something after an initial action, like calling to see if a problem is fixed. Useful in customer service situations.

technician

A person skilled in repairing technical equipment, like internet or electronics. Common in service calls.

resolve

To solve or fix a problem successfully. Often used when talking about issues being handled.

satisfied

Feeling pleased or content with something, like a service. Used to express approval in feedback.

professional

Showing skill and seriousness in work, like being polite and knowledgeable. A compliment in job reviews.

efficient

Doing something quickly and effectively without waste. Describes good service that saves time.

positive feedback

Good comments or praise about something. Helpful for improving services or motivating workers.

hesitate

To pause or feel unsure before doing something. In this context, 'don't hesitate' means contact us anytime without worry.

Key Sentences

Important phrases to remember and practice

I'm calling to follow up on your recent internet repair.

This introduces the purpose of a follow-up call politely. Useful for customer service; it shows care and uses 'follow up on' to mean checking progress. Practice for phone conversations.

Everything seems to be running smoothly now.

Expresses that things are working well without issues. 'Running smoothly' is an idiom for normal operation. Great for updates on repairs; simple present tense for current state.

The internet connection is stable, and I haven't experienced any more drops.

Describes a reliable connection without interruptions. 'Stable' means steady; present perfect 'haven't experienced' shows no recent problems. Useful for reporting tech issues.

Were you satisfied with the service you received?

Asks for feedback on quality. Past simple 'were' and 'received' refer to completed service. Polite way to gauge customer happiness in surveys or calls.

Your technician was very professional and efficient.

Gives positive praise using adjectives. Past tense 'was' for a specific event. Helpful for compliments; shows how to describe good work clearly.

I'll make sure to pass that along to him and his supervisor.

Promises to share feedback. 'Pass along' means relay information; future 'I'll make sure' shows commitment. Use this to acknowledge thanks in service talks.

Is there anything else we can assist you with?

Offers more help politely. Question form invites response; 'assist with' means help regarding something. Standard closing in customer service to ensure satisfaction.

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you experience any further issues.

Encourages future contact without delay. Imperative 'don't hesitate' with conditional 'if' for possible problems. Useful ending for support calls to build trust.