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How To Complain (Paperback)

by Mel Stein (Author)
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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Southbank Publishing (9 May 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1904915027
  • ISBN-13: 978-1904915027
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 218,973 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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You are sitting down with family and friends in a supposedly smart restaurant - and the food is disgusting. What do you do when the waiter asks if everything is ok? Like the majority of the population, you probably half-smile and mumble something acquiescent. Wrong! You should always complain and always explain! A complaint without explanation is worthless. Ranting and raving is bad; controlled complaining is good. Don't just walk away, let the people who caused that feeling know why. In all cases you stand to gain a lot more than ranting, or not saying anything at all.

From the Inside Flap
Tired of complaining about poor service, late trains, cancelled air travel, sub-standard hotels, exorbitant bank charges, unreliable cars…and getting nowhere?
Then HOW TO COMPLAIN is the book for you.

Sports lawyer, Mel Stein, recounts the story of his life-long odyssey against the world of hotel operators, airlines, retailers, manufacturers, banks and insurers...amongst many others. His personal experiences, sometimes hilarious and always instructive, coupled with actual and precedent letters, gives you the perfect armchair guide to complaining effectively.
Learn that complaining is far more enjoyable and rewarding than litigating…not to mention considerably cheaper!


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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Sound Advice, 22 May 2005
By Andy (Hertfordshire) - See all my reviews
I bought this book at Luton airport intending to read it on a flight but it was grabbed by my husband and I didn't get a look in until he had devoured it from cover to cover! How to Complain is very readable and contains sound advice together with amusing anecdotes from the author's own experiences. Since we bought the book we have already brought it to good use having sent off our own letters of complaint. I believe in complaining when it is justified. As a nation we are far too willing to accept inferior service rather than "upset" people and I hope that this well written book will go a long way to re-address the balance.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A great read for complainers and non complainers alike, 13 May 2005
In an era of increasing litigaiton it is refreshing to read a book written by a lawyer who advocates we do complain but avoid suing if at all possible.

Being a serial complainer myself I have found some of the stories in this book scarily familiar and also very funny. I am also with the author on his complaints bemoaning the state of English grammar

I bought this book to read on a recent train journey and can highly recommend it. A great read with lots useful tips too.

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12 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars But Five Stars..., 11 May 2005
...If you're in a customer relations based job as this gives an inside view to the habitual complainer. Let me make it clear here; I do not tolerate bad service. However, where as I prefer to use the 'sniper bullet' letter to target truly bad and in-excusable service (as opposed to people doing thier best for an uncaring service provider) the author of this book seems to carry around with him the paper equivelant of a shotgun and delights at using it to fire off reams of paper to all and sundry.
Upon reflection I think I can sum up the authors position in one sentence: Complaining is his hobby.
So, yes, get this book and take heed of some of the information in it as complaints are sometimes justified. But please don't use it as an excuse to go about your life making a little plus and minus score card for every service you use with a view to getting compensation. Life is too short, and it will only make you bitter in the end.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fun to read - and it works
When does Mel Stein get any time to do any work? Reading this book through from start to finish, you're overwhelmed by the fact that Mel seems to be constantly complaining - so... Read more
Published 6 days ago by Simon Whaley

5.0 out of 5 stars Complaining really is an art!
I really enjoyed this book. Yes, it does 'what it says on the tin', it give great tips on who, how and quite what you should be complaining about. Read more
Published on 28 May 2005

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