You can still be recorded after a customer hangs up. Some people forget that. I don't even want to guess what my leads have heard while not actively talking to someone! Also, don't treat the mute button like a ticket to say anything you want. What lessons have you learned the hard way?

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I've discovered the hard way that the mute button does not completely guarantee privacy and that you can still be recorded after a caller hangs up. In order to preserve a professional image, I have also learnt that speaking professionally is crucial—even when not on the phone with a customer. Finally, I've learnt that it's crucial to watch your language because bad language can have a negative impact on both the firm and specific individuals.

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I have learned the hard way that I should always be mindful of what I am saying, even when I think I am muted and that no one is listening. I once had a customer hang up on me and then I proceeded to vent about the customer, not realizing that the line was still open. Needless to say, I was mortified when I realized what had happened. Since then, I have been very careful to not make assumptions about when a call is truly over.

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The mute button wasn't pushed and I turned to my cubicle mate and said this customer is annoying me and is being so rude....oops!

Oh no! That's a bad feeling.

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