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Emil makes a complaint

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Emil makes a complaint

Emil's new headphones arrived late and do not work. Learn to complain politely, to talk about orders and deliveries and to ask for your money back.

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  1. Customer Service Agent

    Translation

    Customer service, good afternoon! What can I do for you?

  2. Emil

    Translation

    Hello! I'm a customer of yours and I'd like to make a complaint. Quickly, please, I hardly have any time!

  3. Customer Service Agent

    Translation

    I'm sorry to hear that. What is your complaint?

  4. Emil

    Translation

    I ordered headphones two weeks ago. The delivery only arrived yesterday, five days late!

  5. Customer Service Agent

    Oh, Ihre Bestellung war verspätet. Das ist unser Fehler. Haben Sie die Bestellnummer?

    Translation

    Oh, your order was delayed. That's our mistake. Do you have the order number?

  6. Emil

    Ja, 4711. Aber das ist nicht alles: Die Kopfhörer sind defekt. Links höre ich nichts!

    Translation

    Yes, 4711. But that's not all: the headphones are faulty. I can't hear anything on the left!

  7. Customer Service Agent

    Translation

    One moment, I'll check … Yes, you still have a two-year guarantee.

  8. Emil

    Translation

    Good. I'm really unhappy. I'd like my money back, and fast.

  9. Customer Service Agent

    Translation

    Of course. Please send the headphones back. But we'd also be happy to deliver you new ones.

  10. Emil

    Translation

    No thanks, I'd rather have the money. Are you sure it will come this week?

  11. Customer Service Agent

    Translation

    Yes, quite sure. When the parcel reaches us, you'll get your money within three days.

  12. Emil

    Translation

    Great, then I'm happy. Thanks and bye, I have to go!

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