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A citizen expresses dissatisfaction with a public service. What is the most appropriate initial response from the public servant?

Listening carefully is the first step to understanding the issue and providing a helpful, empathetic response.

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Question: A citizen expresses dissatisfaction with a public service. What is the most appropriate initial response from the public servant?

Answer options:

  • Defend the service by explaining its policies and procedures.
  • Apologize for the inconvenience and offer to escalate the complaint. ✅ Listen attentively to understand the specific concerns.
  • Provide a standardized response from a pre-written script.

Correct answer: Listen attentively to understand the specific concerns.

Explanation: Listening carefully is the first step to understanding the issue and providing a helpful, empathetic response.

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