Welcome to the Interesting Mix edition of the Customer Service Carnivale!  This edition does provide an interesting mix of customer service stories, news, and tips.  I appreciate all the submissions from regular contributors as well as the contributions of new readers.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Customer Service Stories

Banquet Manager shares an interesting story:  Restaurant Refused To Give Man a Toothpick!

Customer Service News

Heidi Miller offers some worthwhile reading in: Top 5 Customer Service Links: What customers really want

"If we are not happy with the level and quality of service we receive from the airlines or the government, why do we continue to reward them with our loyalty?" This is one of the questions Steven and Debra asks in Airline Passenger Profiling: Why Not Do It Yourself (DIY)?

Customer Service Tips

Received bad customer service from a company? Find out How to Write a Complaint Letter.

Did you know that a customer who has a bad experience gets prompt, effective response to their problems will be a more loyal customer than a customer who had no bad experience at all? Find out why in Recovery Theory Customer Service.

Steve Patterson shares a few tips on How To Choose The Right Reverse Cell Phone Search Service.

Ryan Taft reminds us of the importance of customer service in Attention Small Business Owners, Customer Service is Crucial.

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of customer service carnivale using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.