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Tips to Manage Customer Complaints

How do you have a Crucial Conversation with a college parent who is frustrated with their student’s experience in the residence hall? Specifically, when facilities need to shut down utilities to complete maintenance while most students are off campus—but some, like athletes, return early and are left without water or electricity. How can we communicate effectively and empathetically in this situation?

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What To Do When Someone Shuts You Out and Refuses to Talk

I’m in a personal situation where the other person has completely shut me out—getting back to safety is not happening. The other person will not respond—not even to emails. What is an appropriate way to make a last attempt? I’m thinking of sending one last message, something like, “If you would like to talk, please contact me. I would like to hear from you.” Then should I just wait it out? What can I do?

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How to Bring Up a Sensitive Subject with Your Spouse

My wife has a good job and is an overachiever. Prior to the Covid pandemic, I had a great job that paid well, and at the time I made more than her. Then I lost my job and struggled for about a year before landing a job that pays less. My wife, on the other hand, was promoted and given a raise during this time, so now she makes more than I do. She SAYS it makes no difference, but I’ve noticed changes in our relationship and how she treats me. Should I bring this up to her? How do I confront her behavior and what appears to be a lack of respect?

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