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That is not coded molecularly. It's coded in a wiring diagram that connects the idea that comes in, the idea that's in there, to an output. | that is not coded molecularly. it's coded in a wiring diagram that connects the; idea. that comes in the idea; that's in there to an | That is. not coded. molecularly It's coded, in a wiring diagram that connects the idea that comes; in. the idea that's in there to an | that is not coded molecularly. it's coded in a wiring diagram that connects the idea that comes in, the idea that's in there, to an output. |
Thank you very much, Dr. Lichtman, for taking time to be with us today, very fascinating. | thank you, very much dr lichtman for taking time to be with us today very. | Thank you very, much Dr Lichtman for taking time to be with us today very | thank you very much, dr. lichtman, for taking time to be with us today, very fascinating. |
My pleasure. | my | My | my pleasure. |
Jeff Lichtman is professor of molecular and cellular biology and a member of the Center for Brain Science at Harvard University. | jeff lichtman is professor of molecular and cellular, biology and a member of the center for brain science at harvard | Jeff Lichtman is professor of molecular and cellular biology and a; member of the Center for Brain Science at Harvard | jeff lichtman is professor of molecular and cellular biology and a member of the center for brain science at harvard university. |
From the studios of NPR West, this is DAY TO DAY. I'm Madeleine Brand. | from the studios of npr west this is day to day i'm madeleine | From the, studios of NPR West this is DAY TO DAY I'm Madeleine, | from the studios of npr west, this is day to day. i'm madeleine brand. |
It is Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, when the bravest or - well, perhaps the most foolhardy among us venture out to take advantage of sales, and retailers hope their books will head into the black. It's also a perfect opportunity for us to take a look at the world of customer service for better, yes, and for... | it; is black friday the day after thanksgiving when the bravest, or - well perhaps the most foolhardy among us venture out to take, advantage of sales and retailers hope their books will head. into the black it's, also a perfect opportunity for us to take a look at the world of customer service for better yes and for | It is Black Friday the day after Thanksgiving when the bravest or - well perhaps the most foolhardy among us venture out to take; advantage of sales and retailers hope their books will head into the black It's also a perfect, opportunity for us to take, a look at, the world of customer. service for better yes and for | it is black friday, the day after thanksgiving, when the bravest or - well, perhaps the most foolhardy among us venture out to take advantage of sales, and retailers hope their books will head into the black. it's also a perfect opportunity for us to take a look at the world of customer service for better, yes, and for... |
Bad customer service is a staple of our pop culture. Take this scene from Seinfeld. Jerry and Elaine are trying to pick up a rental car at an airport. | bad, customer service is a staple of our. pop culture take this scene from, seinfeld jerry. and elaine are trying to, pick; up a rental car; at an | Bad customer service is a staple of our pop culture Take this scene from Seinfeld, Jerry and Elaine. are trying to pick up a rental car at an | bad customer service is a staple of our pop culture. take this scene from seinfeld. jerry and elaine are trying to pick up a rental car at an airport. |
(Soundbite of "Seinfeld") | (soundbite of | (Soundbite of | (soundbite of "seinfeld") |
(As Agent) I'm sorry, we have no mid-size available at the moment. | (as agent) i'm sorry we have no mid-size available at the, | (As Agent) I'm sorry we have no mid-size available at the | (as agent) i'm sorry, we have no mid-size available at the moment. |
(As Jerry Seinfeld) I don't understand. I made a reservation. Do you have my reservation? | (as jerry seinfeld) i don't understand i made a reservation do you, have my | (As Jerry Seinfeld) I, don't understand I made a reservation Do you have my | (as jerry seinfeld) i don't understand. i made a reservation. do you have my reservation? |
(As Agent) Yes, we do. Unfortunately we ran out of cars. | (as agent) yes we do unfortunately we ran out of | (As Agent) Yes we do Unfortunately we ran out of | (as agent) yes, we do. unfortunately we ran out of cars. |
(As Jerry Seinfeld) But the reservation keeps the car here. That's why you have the reservation. | (as. jerry seinfeld) but the reservation keeps the car here that's why you. have the | (As Jerry Seinfeld) But the reservation keeps the car here, That's why you have the | (as jerry seinfeld) but the reservation keeps the car here. that's why you have the reservation. |
(As Agent) I know why we have reservations. | (as agent) i know why we have | (As Agent) I know why we have | (as agent) i know why we have reservations. |
(As Jerry Seinfeld) I don't think you do. If you did, I'd have a car. See, you know how to take the reservation, you just don't know how to hold the reservation, and that's really the most important part of the reservation, the holding. Anybody can just take them. | (as jerry seinfeld) i don't think you do if you did i'd have a car see you know how to take the reservation you just don't know, how to hold the reservation and that's really the most important part of the reservation the holding anybody can just take | (As Jerry Seinfeld) I don't think, you do If you did I'd have a car See you know how to. take the reservation you just don't know how to, hold the reservation and that's really the most important, part of the reservation the holding Anybody can, just. take | (as jerry seinfeld) i don't think you do. if you did, i'd have a car. see, you know how to take the reservation, you just don't know how to hold the reservation, and that's really the most important part of the reservation, the holding. anybody can just take them. |
We sent one of our producers out to Santa Monica to talk to shoppers about how they feel about customer service. | we sent one of. our producers out to santa monica to talk to shoppers about how they, feel about customer | We, sent. one of our. producers. out to Santa Monica to talk to shoppers about how they feel about. customer | we sent one of our producers out to santa monica to talk to shoppers about how they feel about customer service. |
Unidentified Woman #1: If you make a fuss or you look fierce, they usually respond well. | unidentified woman. #1: if you make a fuss or you, look fierce they usually respond | Unidentified Woman, #1: If you make a. fuss or you look fierce they usually respond | unidentified woman #1: if you make a fuss or you look fierce, they usually respond well. |
Unidentified Man #1: The customer service in America is going downhill. | unidentified man #1: the customer service in america is going. | Unidentified Man #1: The customer service in America is going | unidentified man #1: the customer service in america is going downhill. |
Unidentified Man #2: A $10-an-hour job people don't really care about, in California at least. | unidentified man #2: a $10-an-hour job people; don't really care about in california at | Unidentified Man #2: A. $10-an-hour job people don't really. care about in California at | unidentified man #2: a $10-an-hour job people don't really care about, in california at least. |
Unidentified Woman #2: You know, you need to be helpful and smiling and have a positive attitude. All of which we've experienced while we've been out here, so we've been - it's been a great time. | unidentified woman #2: you know you, need. to be helpful and smiling and have a positive attitude all of which we've, experienced while we've been out here so we've been - it's been a, great | Unidentified Woman #2: You know, you need to be, helpful and smiling and have a positive attitude All of which we've. experienced while we've, been out here so we've been - it's been. a great, | unidentified woman #2: you know, you need to be helpful and smiling and have a positive attitude. all of which we've experienced while we've been out here, so we've been - it's been a great time. |
Unidentified Woman #3: Hey, best customer service was actually on the flight over here. Do you remember? | unidentified woman #3: hey, best customer service was actually on the flight over here do you | Unidentified Woman #3: Hey best customer service was, actually on the flight over here Do you | unidentified woman #3: hey, best customer service was actually on the flight over here. do you remember? |
Unidentified Man #3: You know what, you just reminded me: two months ago I was traveling... | unidentified man #3: you know what you just reminded me: two months ago i was | Unidentified Man #3: You know what you, just reminded me: two months ago, I was | unidentified man #3: you know what, you just reminded me: two months ago i was traveling... |
Unidentified Woman #3: Our flight attendant put over the loudspeaker "La Bamba" and made everybody sing along to it. | unidentified woman #3: our flight attendant put; over the, loudspeaker "la bamba" and. made everybody sing. along to, | Unidentified Woman #3: Our flight attendant put over the loudspeaker "La Bamba" and made everybody sing along to | unidentified woman #3: our flight attendant put over the loudspeaker "la bamba" and made everybody sing along to it. |
Unidentified Man #3: My connecting flight was about leave, I got to the gate, the plane was still there, they closed the door in my face and nobody can help me. | unidentified, man #3: my connecting flight was about leave, i got to the gate the plane was still there they closed the door in my face and nobody can help | Unidentified Man #3: My connecting flight, was about leave I got, to the gate the plane was still. there they closed the, door in my face and nobody can help | unidentified man #3: my connecting flight was about leave, i got to the gate, the plane was still there, they closed the door in my face and nobody can help me. |
Unidentified Woman #3: And we were clapping along on the plane. That was the best. | unidentified, woman #3: and we were clapping along on the plane. that was the | Unidentified. Woman #3: And we were clapping along on the plane. That was the | unidentified woman #3: and we were clapping along on the plane. that was the best. |
Unidentified Man #4: I have a issue with cell phone companies. It's just very hard to get in contact with any human beings in there. | unidentified man #4: i have a issue. with cell phone companies it's just very hard to get in contact. with any human beings in, | Unidentified Man #4: I have a issue with cell phone companies It's just very hard to get in contact. with any human beings in | unidentified man #4: i have a issue with cell phone companies. it's just very hard to get in contact with any human beings in there. |
Unidentified Man #5: Most of our call centers, a great number, are now based in India. | unidentified man #5: most of our call centers a great number are now based in | Unidentified Man #5: Most of our. call centers a great number are now based in | unidentified man #5: most of our call centers, a great number, are now based in india. |
Way back when, one reviewer said, every page is filled with a sense of something having happened, happening, and about to happen. This in itself is a considerable technical feat. And, beyond that, there is magic in it. And I think that's a nice way to put it. Any season that gives us fireflies - little sparks that fly ... | way back when one reviewer said every page is filled with a sense of something having happened. happening and; about to happen this in itself is a considerable technical feat and beyond that, there is magic in it and i think that's. a nice way to put it any season that gives us fireflies - little sparks that fly around... | Way back, when one reviewer said, every page is filled with, a sense of something having happened happening and about to happen This in itself, is a considerable technical feat And beyond that there is magic in it And I think that's a nice way to put, it Any season; that gives us fireflies - little sparks that fly arou... | way back when, one reviewer said, every page is filled with a sense of something having happened, happening, and about to happen. this in itself is a considerable technical feat. and, beyond that, there is magic in it. and i think that's a nice way to put it. any season that gives us fireflies - little sparks that fly ... |
Augusten Burroughs is the author of the memoir, "Running with Scissors," and the recent collection of essays called "Possible Side Effects." You can find an excerpt from "The Member of the Wedding" along with more You Must Read This recommendations at our Web site. Go to npr.org and search for summer books. | augusten burroughs is the author of the memoir "running with scissors" and the, recent collection of essays called "possible side effects" you; can find an excerpt from "the, member of. the wedding" along with more you must read this recommendations at our web site, go to. npr.org and search for summer | Augusten Burroughs is the author of the, memoir "Running with Scissors" and the recent collection of essays called, "Possible Side Effects" You can find an excerpt, from "The Member of the Wedding" along with more You, Must Read. This recommendations at our Web site Go to npr.org and search for summer | augusten burroughs is the author of the memoir, "running with scissors," and the recent collection of essays called "possible side effects." you can find an excerpt from "the member of the wedding" along with more you must read this recommendations at our web site. go to npr.org and search for summer books. |
From NPR News, this is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. I'm Robert Siegel. | from npr news this is all things, considered i'm robert | From NPR News this is ALL, THINGS CONSIDERED I'm Robert | from npr news, this is all things considered. i'm robert siegel. |
And I'm Melissa Block. | and i'm melissa | And I'm Melissa | and i'm melissa block. |
Despite hurricanes and rising energy prices, the US economy continued to grow at a healthy pace during the third quarter of this year. The Commerce Department said today the economy expanded an annual rate of 3.8 percent between July and September. That's slightly more than many economists expecte... | despite hurricanes and rising energy prices, the us economy continued. to grow at a healthy pace during the third quarter of this year the commerce department said today the economy expanded an annual rate of 3.8 percent between july and september that's slightly more than many economists expected... | Despite hurricanes and rising, energy prices the US economy continued, to grow at a healthy pace during. the third quarter of. this year The Commerce Department said today the economy expanded an annual rate of 3.8 percent between July and, September That's slightly more than many economists expec... | despite hurricanes and rising energy prices, the us economy continued to grow at a healthy pace during the third quarter of this year. the commerce department said today the economy expanded an annual rate of 3.8 percent between july and september. that's slightly more than many economists expecte... |
The past few weeks have been somewhat anxious times for the US economy. Consumer confidence is down sharply. The major stock indexes have lost ground for the year and there's growing concern that rising energy prices will slow growth. But so far, at least, there's no sign that any of this has affe... | the past few weeks have been somewhat anxious times for the us economy. consumer confidence is down sharply the major stock indexes have lost ground for. the year. and there's growing concern. that rising energy, prices will, slow growth, but so. far at, least there's no, sign that any of this has... | The past few weeks have been somewhat anxious times for the US, economy Consumer confidence is down sharply The major stock indexes have lost ground for the year and there's growing concern that rising energy prices, will slow, growth But. so far at least there's no sign that any of this has affec... | the past few weeks have been somewhat anxious times for the us economy. consumer confidence is down sharply. the major stock indexes have lost ground for the year and there's growing concern that rising energy prices will slow growth. but so far, at least, there's no sign that any of this has affe... |
I think it's just telling us that the economy is on a firm footing with very solid fundamentals. | i think it's. just telling us that the economy is on a firm footing with very solid | I, think it's just telling us that the economy is on a firm footing with very solid | i think it's just telling us that the economy is on a firm footing with very solid fundamentals. |
Richard Yamarone, chief economist at Argus Research, says the economy fired on all cylinders during the quarter. Consumer spending rose by nearly 4 percent with especially strong automobile sales and government spending was up 7.7 percent. Yamarone says not even the sharp rise in energy prices see... | richard yamarone chief economist at argus research says the economy fired on all cylinders during the quarter consumer; spending rose by nearly. 4 percent with especially strong automobile sales and government spending, was up 7.7 percent yamarone says not even the sharp rise in energy prices seem... | Richard Yamarone chief economist at Argus Research says the economy fired on all cylinders during the quarter. Consumer spending rose by nearly 4 percent with especially strong automobile sales. and; government spending was up 7.7 percent Yamarone says not even the sharp rise in energy prices seem... | richard yamarone, chief economist at argus research, says the economy fired on all cylinders during the quarter. consumer spending rose by nearly 4 percent with especially strong automobile sales and government spending was up 7.7 percent. yamarone says not even the sharp rise in energy prices see... |
This is not what they teach you in grad school on how to do forecasting. You know, traditionally when oil prices, energy prices are elevated at record high levels, you tend to see somewhat of a softening in economic growth, consumer spending, business investment, and that certainly wasn't the case ... | this is not what they teach you in grad school on. how to do forecasting. you, know traditionally when oil prices energy prices are elevated at record high levels you tend to, see somewhat of. a softening in economic growth consumer spending business investment and, that. certainly wasn't the case ... | This is not what they teach you in grad school on how to do forecasting You know traditionally; when oil prices energy prices are elevated, at record high levels you tend to see somewhat of a softening in economic growth consumer spending business investment and that certainly, wasn't the case in t... | this is not what they teach you in grad school on how to do forecasting. you know, traditionally when oil prices, energy prices are elevated at record high levels, you tend to see somewhat of a softening in economic growth, consumer spending, business investment, and that certainly wasn't the case ... |
Yamarone says one reason growth remained stronger in the quarter is that companies haven't yet passed on higher fuel prices to their consumers at the rate that many analysts expected. | yamarone says one reason growth remained stronger; in the quarter is that companies haven't yet passed, on higher. fuel prices to their consumers at the rate, that. many analysts | Yamarone says one reason growth. remained. stronger in the quarter is, that companies haven't yet. passed on higher fuel. prices to their consumers at the rate that many. analysts | yamarone says one reason growth remained stronger in the quarter is that companies haven't yet passed on higher fuel prices to their consumers at the rate that many analysts expected. |
There are a number of companies that said that they have intentions of passing on higher energy prices through their products. We've heard from Clorox. We've heard from Kimberly-Clark. We've heard from Procter & Gamble. Come the 1st of January we're going to see some higher prices in consumer pro... | there are a, number of companies that said that they have intentions of, passing on, higher energy prices through their products we've heard from, clorox, we've. heard from kimberly-clark we've heard from procter & gamble come the 1st of january, we're going to see some higher, prices in consumer... | There are a number of companies that. said that they have. intentions, of passing on higher energy prices through their products We've heard from Clorox We've heard from Kimberly-Clark We've heard from Procter & Gamble Come the 1st of January we're going to see some higher prices in consumer, pro... | there are a number of companies that said that they have intentions of passing on higher energy prices through their products. we've heard from clorox. we've heard from kimberly-clark. we've heard from procter & gamble. come the 1st of january we're going to see some higher prices in consumer pro... |
In fact, the government said today the key measure of inflation actually fell during the third quarter when food and energy costs were excluded. But Commerce Department officials also noted that the third quarter numbers are preliminary and are virtually certain to be revised. Economist Josh Bivens... | in fact the government said today the key measure of inflation actually fell during, the third quarter when food and; energy. costs were excluded but commerce department, officials also noted that the; third quarter numbers are preliminary and are virtually certain to be revised economist josh bive... | In fact the government said today the key. measure of; inflation actually fell during the, third quarter when food and energy costs were excluded. But Commerce Department officials also, noted. that the third quarter numbers are preliminary and are virtually certain to be revised Economist Josh Biv... | in fact, the government said today the key measure of inflation actually fell during the third quarter when food and energy costs were excluded. but commerce department officials also noted that the third quarter numbers are preliminary and are virtually certain to be revised. economist josh bivens... |
What that says for the future is I don't think we can rely on consumption growth to power forward unless we see better underlying income growth. That is, people can't put stuff on their credit card forever, and so I think it's just yet another reason to think this economy is not out of the woods. | what that says for the. future is. i, don't think we can rely, on consumption growth to power forward unless we see better underlying income, growth that is people can't put stuff; on their credit card. forever and so i, think it's, just, yet another reason to think this economy is not out of the | What that says for. the future is I, don't think we can, rely on consumption growth to power forward, unless we see better underlying income growth That is people can't put stuff on their, credit card forever and so I think, it's just yet another reason to think this economy is not out of the | what that says for the future is i don't think we can rely on consumption growth to power forward unless we see better underlying income growth. that is, people can't put stuff on their credit card forever, and so i think it's just yet another reason to think this economy is not out of the woods. |
As for the Bush administration, today's report was a welcome piece of good news in a week when there hasn't been very much of it. In a statement, Commerce Department Secretary Carlos Gutierrez said last quarter's solid growth coming at a time of many challenges is evidence of the underlying resilie... | as for the bush administration today's report was, a welcome piece, of good news in a week when there hasn't been; very much of it in a statement commerce department, secretary carlos gutierrez said last quarter's. solid growth coming at a time of many, challenges. is. evidence of the underlying re... | As for the Bush administration today's report was a welcome piece of good news in a, week when there hasn't been very much of it; In a statement, Commerce, Department Secretary Carlos Gutierrez said last quarter's solid. growth coming, at a time of many challenges is evidence of the underlying resi... | as for the bush administration, today's report was a welcome piece of good news in a week when there hasn't been very much of it. in a statement, commerce department secretary carlos gutierrez said last quarter's solid growth coming at a time of many challenges is evidence of the underlying resilie... |
This coming week the US Supreme Court opens its session with John Roberts as the new chief justice. Several cases on the docket involve personal and moral dilemmas that families face. In a case from New Hampshire, the high court will consider when parents should know that their minor daughters are... | this coming week the, us supreme court, opens its session with john roberts as the new chief justice several cases on the docket involve personal and. moral dilemmas. that families face in a case from new hampshire the, high court will consider when; parents should know that their minor daughters ... | This coming week the US Supreme Court opens its session with John. Roberts as the new chief justice Several, cases on the docket involve personal and moral dilemmas that, families face In a case from New Hampshire the high court will consider when, parents should know that their minor daughters ar... | this coming week the us supreme court opens its session with john roberts as the new chief justice. several cases on the docket involve personal and moral dilemmas that families face. in a case from new hampshire, the high court will consider when parents should know that their minor daughters are... |
Another family issue on the Supreme Court's docket this term concerns children with special needs. Under the federal Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, schools must work out personalized instructional plans for children with disabilities. If a child's parents and the local school distric... | another, family issue on, the. supreme court's docket this term concerns children with special needs under the federal individuals with disabilities education act schools must. work out personalized instructional plans for. children with disabilities if a child's parents and the local school distr... | Another family issue on the Supreme Court's. docket this term concerns children with special needs Under the federal Individuals With, Disabilities Education Act schools must work out personalized instructional plans for children with disabilities If a child's. parents and the, local school distri... | another family issue on the supreme court's docket this term concerns children with special needs. under the federal individuals with disabilities education act, schools must work out personalized instructional plans for children with disabilities. if a child's parents and the local school distric... |
And on Wednesday the Court considers physician-assisted suicide. Oregon allows doctors to prescribe drugs to help a terminally ill patient die painlessly. Former Attorney General John Ashcroft issued a directive that such physician-assisted suicide violates the Federal Controlled Substances Act. ... | and on wednesday the court considers physician-assisted suicide oregon, allows. doctors to prescribe drugs. to help a terminally ill patient die painlessly former attorney general john ashcroft issued a directive that such physician-assisted. suicide violates the federal controlled substances, act... | And on Wednesday the Court considers physician-assisted suicide Oregon allows doctors to prescribe drugs to help a terminally. ill patient die painlessly Former. Attorney General John Ashcroft issued, a directive that such physician-assisted suicide violates the Federal Controlled Substances Act ... | and on wednesday the court considers physician-assisted suicide. oregon allows doctors to prescribe drugs to help a terminally ill patient die painlessly. former attorney general john ashcroft issued a directive that such physician-assisted suicide violates the federal controlled substances act. ... |
Tune in to our program tomorrow for a report on how the assisted-suicide law has worked in Oregon. | tune in to our program tomorrow for a report on how the assisted-suicide law has worked in; | Tune in to our program tomorrow for a report on how the assisted-suicide law has worked in | tune in to our program tomorrow for a report on how the assisted-suicide law has worked in oregon. |
Saturn. | saturn. | ||
Unidentified Man #7: From a cost for a company, it's so cheap, and when Americans, now we buy things, we don't want to pay to customer service. | unidentified man; #7: from a, cost; for a company it's so cheap and when americans now we. buy things we don't want to pay to. customer | Unidentified Man #7: From a cost for a company it's so cheap, and when Americans now. we buy things we don't want to pay, to customer | unidentified man #7: from a cost for a company, it's so cheap, and when americans, now we buy things, we don't want to pay to customer service. |
Unidentified Man #8: Not to be rush out to the store is what I'd like, you know? | unidentified man #8: not to be rush out to the store is what i'd, like. you | Unidentified Man #8: Not to be rush out to the store is what I'd like you | unidentified man #8: not to be rush out to the store is what i'd like, you know? |
Unidentified Man #7: I called in and they gave me somebody else's account balance, which was pretty much like zero. | unidentified man #7: i, called in and they gave me somebody. else's account balance which, was pretty much like | Unidentified Man #7: I called in and they, gave me somebody else's account balance which was pretty much like | unidentified man #7: i called in and they gave me somebody else's account balance, which was pretty much like zero. |
Unidentified Man #8: It could be worse. | unidentified man #8: it could be | Unidentified. Man #8: It could be | unidentified man #8: it could be worse. |
Yes, it could be worse. You could be a customer at Championship Vinyl, the fictional record store in the book and movie "High Fidelity." | yes it. could be worse you could be a customer, at championship vinyl the. fictional record store in the. book and movie "high | Yes it could be worse You could be a customer at Championship Vinyl the fictional record store in, the book and movie "High | yes, it could be worse. you could be a customer at championship vinyl, the fictional record store in the book and movie "high fidelity." |
(Soundbite of movie clip, "High Fidelity") | (soundbite of movie. clip "high. | (Soundbite of movie clip "High | (soundbite of movie clip, "high fidelity") |
Unidentified Man #9 (Actor): (As character) I'm looking for a record for my daughter for her birthday. "I Just Called to Say I Love You." Do you have it? | unidentified man #9 (actor): (as character) i'm looking for a record for my daughter for her birthday "i just called to say i love you" do, you have | Unidentified Man #9 (Actor): (As character) I'm, looking for a record, for my. daughter for her birthday "I Just Called to Say I Love You" Do. you have | unidentified man #9 (actor): (as character) i'm looking for a record for my daughter for her birthday. "i just called to say i love you." do you have it? |
(As Barry) Yeah. | (as | (As | (as barry) yeah. |
Unidentified Man #9: (As character) Great. | unidentified man #9: (as | Unidentified Man #9: (As | unidentified man #9: (as character) great. |
(As Barry) We have it. | (as barry) we. have, | (As Barry) We have. | (as barry) we have it. |
Unidentified Man #9: (As character) Can I have it then? | unidentified man. #9: (as character) can i have it | Unidentified Man. #9: (As character) Can I have it | unidentified man #9: (as character) can i have it then? |
(As Barry) No. No, you can't. | (as barry) no no you | (As Barry) No; No you | (as barry) no. no, you can't. |
Unidentified Man #9: (As character) Why not? | unidentified, man #9: (as character) why | Unidentified Man #9: (As character) Why | unidentified man #9: (as character) why not? |
(As Barry) Well, it's sentimental tacky crap. That's why not. Do we look like the kind of store that sells "I Just Called to Say I Love You"? Go to the mall. | (as barry) well it's sentimental, tacky crap that's why not do we look, like the kind of store that sells "i just called to say i love you"? go to the | (As Barry) Well it's; sentimental tacky crap That's. why not Do we look like the kind of store that sells "I, Just Called to Say I Love You"? Go to the | (as barry) well, it's sentimental tacky crap. that's why not. do we look like the kind of store that sells "i just called to say i love you"? go to the mall. |
Unidentified Man #9: (As character) What's your problem? | unidentified man #9: (as character) what's your | Unidentified Man #9: (As character) What's your | unidentified man #9: (as character) what's your problem? |
(As Barry) Do you even know your daughter? There's no way she likes that song. Is she in a coma? | (as. barry) do you even know your daughter? there's no way she, likes that song is she in a, | (As Barry) Do you even know your daughter? There's no way she likes that song Is she in a | (as barry) do you even know your daughter? there's no way she likes that song. is she in a coma? |
Unidentified Man #9: (As character) Okay, buddy. I didn't know it was pick on the middle-aged square guy day. My apologies. I'll be on my way. | unidentified man #9: (as character) okay buddy i didn't. know it was. pick, on, the middle-aged square, guy day my apologies i'll, be on my | Unidentified Man #9: (As. character) Okay buddy I didn't know it was pick on the middle-aged square guy day My apologies I'll be on; my | unidentified man #9: (as character) okay, buddy. i didn't know it was pick on the middle-aged square guy day. my apologies. i'll be on my way. |
(As Barry) Bye bye. | (as barry) bye | (As Barry) Bye | (as barry) bye bye. |
Mike Elgan joins me now. He writes about the intersection of technology and culture for a variety of publications. | mike elgan joins me now he, writes about the intersection of technology and culture. for a variety of. | Mike Elgan joins me now; He writes about the intersection of technology and culture for a variety of | mike elgan joins me now. he writes about the intersection of technology and culture for a variety of publications. |
Welcome to the show. | welcome to the, | Welcome to. the | welcome to the show. |
Thank you very much. Glad to be here. | thank you very much glad to be | Thank you very much Glad to be | thank you very much. glad to be here. |
Well, let's talk about today, Black Friday. And sure, customers can expect some low, low, low prices. But what about customer service? | well let's talk about today black; friday and sure customers can expect some low low low prices but what about customer | Well let's talk about today Black Friday And. sure customers can expect some low low low prices But what about customer | well, let's talk about today, black friday. and sure, customers can expect some low, low, low prices. but what about customer service? |
Black Friday itself is not a good day for a customer service, and in fact people should be aware that many of the superstores will actually close their customer service desk for Black Friday. And they don't want lines and crowds and, you know, people doing things other than taking advantage of their Black Friday sale. | black friday itself is not a good day, for a customer service and in fact people should be aware, that many of the superstores will actually close their customer service desk for black friday and they don't want lines and crowds and you know people doing things other than taking advantage of their. black friday | Black Friday itself, is not a, good day for a customer service and in fact people should be aware that many of the superstores will actually close their customer service desk for Black Friday And they. don't want lines and crowds and you know, people doing; things other than taking, advantage of their Black Friday | black friday itself is not a good day for a customer service, and in fact people should be aware that many of the superstores will actually close their customer service desk for black friday. and they don't want lines and crowds and, you know, people doing things other than taking advantage of their black friday sale. |
So Black Friday, you have some tips that I've read about how to deal with it, because oftentimes the store will not give you the lowest price that you think that they're offering when they have their advertisements. | so black friday you, have some, tips that i've read; about how to deal with it because oftentimes. the store will not give you the lowest price that you think that they're offering when they have their | So. Black Friday you have some tips that I've read about how to deal with it because oftentimes the. store will not give you the lowest price that you, think that they're offering when they have their | so black friday, you have some tips that i've read about how to deal with it, because oftentimes the store will not give you the lowest price that you think that they're offering when they have their advertisements. |
That's right. It's a lot like Las Vegas. They lure you in with the promise of coming out ahead in terms of pricing, but their whole business model is built around making sure that you don't come out ahead and making sure they come out ahead. So essentially how they do that is they advertise some incredibly low prices, ... | that's right it's a lot like las, vegas they lure you in with the promise of, coming out ahead in terms of, pricing but, their whole business model is built around making sure that you don't come out ahead and making sure they come out ahead, so essentially how they do that is they advertise some incredibly low prices ... | That's right It's a lot; like Las Vegas They lure you in with the promise. of coming out ahead in terms of. pricing, but their whole business model is built around making sure that you don't come. out; ahead. and making sure they come out, ahead, So essentially how they do. that is they advertise some incredibly low pr... | that's right. it's a lot like las vegas. they lure you in with the promise of coming out ahead in terms of pricing, but their whole business model is built around making sure that you don't come out ahead and making sure they come out ahead. so essentially how they do that is they advertise some incredibly low prices, ... |
And in some cases, some of the more unscrupulous stores will actually kind of do a little bait and switch on you, and they will have the product with other things they didn't advertise at a higher price. So you can oftentimes on Black Friday find yourself at the register being charged a higher price than the one advert... | and in some cases some of the more unscrupulous, stores will actually kind of do a little bait and switch on you and they will have the, product with other things they didn't advertise at a higher price so you can oftentimes on black friday find yourself at the register being charged a, higher price than the one | And. in some cases some of the more unscrupulous stores will actually kind of do a little bait and switch. on you and they will have the product with other things they didn't advertise, at a higher price. So you can oftentimes on Black Friday find yourself at the register being charged a higher price than the one | and in some cases, some of the more unscrupulous stores will actually kind of do a little bait and switch on you, and they will have the product with other things they didn't advertise at a higher price. so you can oftentimes on black friday find yourself at the register being charged a higher price than the one advert... |
So do you have any recourse? | so do you have any | So do you have any | so do you have any recourse? |
If you have the ad in your hand and you see a different price on the register, you can demand to be given the price, and of course if they don't give it you, you can ask to speak to the manager. You can threaten them with legal action or speaking to the attorney general or some sort of thing like that. | if you, have the ad in your hand and you see a. different price on the register you can demand to be given the price and of course if they. don't give it you you, can ask to speak to the manager you can threaten them with legal action or speaking to the attorney general. or some sort of thing like | If you have the ad in, your hand and you see a different price on the register you can demand, to be given, the price and, of. course if, they don't give it you, you can ask to speak to the manager You. can threaten them with legal action or speaking to the. attorney general or, some sort of thing like | if you have the ad in your hand and you see a different price on the register, you can demand to be given the price, and of course if they don't give it you, you can ask to speak to the manager. you can threaten them with legal action or speaking to the attorney general or some sort of thing like that. |
But if none of that works, you need to be prepared to walk away, and they're hoping you're so excited about buying that product, you'll just accept the price and take the product out of the store. | but if none of that works you need to be; prepared to walk away and they're, hoping you're so excited about buying that product you'll just accept the price, and take the. product out of the | But if none of. that works you need to be prepared to walk away, and. they're hoping you're so, excited about buying. that product you'll just accept the price and take the product out of. the | but if none of that works, you need to be prepared to walk away, and they're hoping you're so excited about buying that product, you'll just accept the price and take the product out of the store. |
So, you know, let's talk about technology and how technology has aided or not aided customer service. You'd think that technology would make it more efficient for customers and companies to communicate and to be satisfied on either end, but has it? | so you know let's; talk about technology and how technology has aided or not aided customer service you'd think that technology would make it more efficient for customers and companies to communicate and to be satisfied on either end but has | So you know let's. talk about technology and how technology has aided or not aided customer service You'd think that technology would make it. more efficient for customers and companies to communicate and. to be, satisfied on either end but has | so, you know, let's talk about technology and how technology has aided or not aided customer service. you'd think that technology would make it more efficient for customers and companies to communicate and to be satisfied on either end, but has it? |
Well, I don't think so. I think, broadly speaking and on average, it's made it better for the company and worse for the customer. Companies are - in their desperation to undercut competitors with better prices - are getting very calculating about how they provide customer service. | well i don't, think so i think broadly speaking and on average it's made it better for. the company and worse for the customer companies are. - in their desperation to undercut competitors with better prices - are getting very calculating about how they provide customer | Well I don't think so I think broadly speaking and on average it's made it better for the company. and worse for the customer Companies are - in, their desperation to undercut competitors with better prices - are getting very calculating about how they provide customer | well, i don't think so. i think, broadly speaking and on average, it's made it better for the company and worse for the customer. companies are - in their desperation to undercut competitors with better prices - are getting very calculating about how they provide customer service. |
You can see all kinds of ways that different companies are using advanced technology - powerful computers and really sophisticated databases - to provide the right kind of customer service, and right being defined by the company as the kind of customer service that is cheapest for the company to provide. | you can see all kinds of ways. that. different companies are using advanced technology - powerful computers; and really sophisticated. databases - to provide the right kind of customer service, and right being defined by, the company as the kind of customer service, that is cheapest for the company to | You can see all kinds of ways that different companies are using advanced technology - powerful computers and, really sophisticated databases - to provide the right kind of customer. service and right being defined by the company as the, kind of, customer service; that. is cheapest for the company to | you can see all kinds of ways that different companies are using advanced technology - powerful computers and really sophisticated databases - to provide the right kind of customer service, and right being defined by the company as the kind of customer service that is cheapest for the company to provide. |
If you go to a Web site and try to get online customer service and think that they may be kind of hiding the phone number but making it very easy for you to go the message area where customers are helping each other, you're not crazy. That phone call can be expensive. | if, you go, to a web site and try to get, online customer service and think that. they may be kind of hiding the phone number, but making it very easy for you to go the message area where customers are helping each other you're. not crazy that; phone call can be | If you go to a Web site, and try to get online customer service, and think that they may be kind of hiding the phone number but making it. very easy for you to go the message area where customers are, helping each other you're not crazy That phone call, can be | if you go to a web site and try to get online customer service and think that they may be kind of hiding the phone number but making it very easy for you to go the message area where customers are helping each other, you're not crazy. that phone call can be expensive. |
If you call a company just try to get tech support, that may be more than the profit that they made on the product you purchased. However, if you go to their Web site and just get your answer from another customer, they didn't have to spend any money at all. | if you call a company just try to get tech support that may be more, than the profit that they made on the product you purchased, however if you, go to their web site and just get your answer from another customer they didn't have to spend any money at; | If you call a, company just try. to get, tech support that may be more than. the profit that they made on the, product you purchased However if you go to their Web site, and just get your answer from another. customer. they, didn't. have to, spend any money at | if you call a company just try to get tech support, that may be more than the profit that they made on the product you purchased. however, if you go to their web site and just get your answer from another customer, they didn't have to spend any money at all. |
So companies are increasingly doing that sort of thing. They do provide the phone number. You just have to work hard for it. You have to really want it. | so companies are increasingly doing, that sort of thing they do provide the phone, number you just. have to work hard for it you have to really want, | So, companies are; increasingly doing that sort, of thing They do provide the phone number. You just have, to work hard for it You have to really want, | so companies are increasingly doing that sort of thing. they do provide the phone number. you just have to work hard for it. you have to really want it. |
And here I thought they were just creating an online community out of the goodness of their hearts. | and here i thought. they were. just creating an online community out of the goodness, of their | And here I thought they were just creating an online community out of the goodness of their | and here i thought they were just creating an online community out of the goodness of their hearts. |
Well, they certainly will spin it that way, but the reality is that they are in fact providing you with what you have asked for, which is the lowest price. I mean, consumers are demanding low prices, and this is one of the many ways that they provide it. | well they certainly, will spin it that way but, the reality is that they are in fact. providing you with what you. have asked. for which is the lowest price i mean consumers are demanding low prices and this is one of the many ways that they provide | Well they. certainly will, spin. it that, way but the reality is that, they are in fact providing you with what you have. asked for which is the. lowest price I. mean consumers are demanding low prices, and this is one of; the many ways that they provide | well, they certainly will spin it that way, but the reality is that they are in fact providing you with what you have asked for, which is the lowest price. i mean, consumers are demanding low prices, and this is one of the many ways that they provide it. |
Mike Elgan writes about technology and culture for Datamation and other publications. | mike elgan writes about technology and culture for datamation and other | Mike Elgan writes, about technology. and culture for Datamation and other | mike elgan writes about technology and culture for datamation and other publications. |
Thanks, Mike. | thanks | Thanks | thanks, mike. |
So what can a company do to improve its customer service if it wants to improve its customer service? One solution: hire a mystery shopper. These are people who are given money to buy products and spy on the employees to see if they're giving good customer service. That information then goes back to the store and maybe... | so, what can a company do to improve its customer. service if it wants to improve its, customer service? one solution: hire a, mystery shopper these are people who are given money to buy products and spy on the employees. to see if they're giving good customer service, that information then goes back; to the. store, an... | So what can a company do to improve its customer service if it wants to improve its customer service? One solution: hire. a mystery shopper These are people who, are given money to buy products and. spy on the employees to see if they're giving. good customer. service That information then goes back to the store and ma... | so what can a company do to improve its customer service if it wants to improve its customer service? one solution: hire a mystery shopper. these are people who are given money to buy products and spy on the employees to see if they're giving good customer service. that information then goes back to the store and maybe... |
So we have a mystery shopper on the line now, and let's just call her Natalie. | so we have a mystery shopper on the line. now and let's, just call her | So we have a mystery shopper on the line, now and let's just call her | so we have a mystery shopper on the line now, and let's just call her natalie. |
Hi, Natalie. | hi. | Hi | hi, natalie. |
Hi. | hi. | ||
Where are you? | where are | Where are. | where are you? |
I'm in Maryland. | i'm in | I'm in | i'm in maryland. |
You're in Maryland. So you do your shopping there? | you're in maryland so you do your shopping | You're in Maryland So you do your shopping | you're in maryland. so you do your shopping there? |
I do my shopping in Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C. | i do my shopping in maryland. virginia and washington | I do my shopping in Maryland Virginia and Washington | i do my shopping in maryland, virginia and washington d.c. |
And which stores do you go to? | and which stores do you go | And. which stores do, you go | and which stores do you go to? |
Just about every store you've ever heard of or shopped at I've been to. | just about every store you've ever heard, of. or shopped at i've been | Just, about every store. you've ever heard of or shopped at I've been | just about every store you've ever heard of or shopped at i've been to. |
So hypothetically, let's say you go to a Target. What would you buy there? | so hypothetically let's say you go to a target what would you buy | So hypothetically let's. say you go, to a Target What would you; buy | so hypothetically, let's say you go to a target. what would you buy there? |
Well, normally the company that hires me provides me with a scenario and a product to buy so that I can question an employee about their product knowledge, their understanding of what's on sale, what they have available, comparable items. If I go in to buy new bed linens and I might ask the employee different questions... | well normally the company that hires me provides me with. a scenario and a product to buy so that, i can question an employee about their product knowledge their understanding of what's on sale what they have available comparable items if i go, in to buy new bed linens and i. might ask the employee different questions ... | Well normally the; company. that hires, me provides me with a scenario, and a product to. buy so that I can question an employee about their; product. knowledge their understanding of what's on sale what they have available comparable items If I go in to buy new bed, linens and I might ask the employee different questi... | well, normally the company that hires me provides me with a scenario and a product to buy so that i can question an employee about their product knowledge, their understanding of what's on sale, what they have available, comparable items. if i go in to buy new bed linens and i might ask the employee different questions... |
And what do you expect to hear from that employee? | and, what do you expect to hear from that | And what do you expect to hear from, that | and what do you expect to hear from that employee? |
I expect them to know everything about the product they're selling. I expect them to encourage me to purchase additional items that go with those bed linens as well. For instance, I may go in for bed linens, but I might not be aware that pillows are on sale as well. | i expect; them to know everything about the. product, they're. selling i expect them to encourage, me to purchase additional items that go with those bed linens as well for instance i may go in for bed linens but i might not. be aware that pillows are on sale as | I expect them to know everything about the product they're selling; I expect, them to encourage me to purchase additional items that; go with those bed linens as. well For instance I may go in for bed. linens but I might not be aware that pillows are on sale as | i expect them to know everything about the product they're selling. i expect them to encourage me to purchase additional items that go with those bed linens as well. for instance, i may go in for bed linens, but i might not be aware that pillows are on sale as well. |
Ah-hah. Yet you, the mystery shopper, you do know, and so you're waiting for her or him, this person, to say, oh, let's look over here and buy some pillows. | ah-hah, yet you the mystery shopper you do know and so you're waiting for her or him this person, to say oh let's look over here and buy some | Ah-hah Yet you the mystery shopper you do know and so you're waiting for her or him this person. to say oh let's look over. here and buy. some | ah-hah. yet you, the mystery shopper, you do know, and so you're waiting for her or him, this person, to say, oh, let's look over here and buy some pillows. |
Absolutely. | absolutely. |
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