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Advertising standards and complaints

Lessons 49–50 · 2 lessons · L. Jurayev, M. Abdullayeva, H. Tuhtarova, S. Khan, L. Tsoy, K. Inogamova, L. Matskevich, R. Ziryanova. Fly High English 9 (English, Grade 9), revised and expanded 2nd edition. “Yangiyo‘l Poligraf Servis”, Tashkent, 2014
50

I want to make a complaint

Textbook: p. 77
GoalMaking a complaint: a phone complaint, explaining the problem, asking for action; completing call notes; question forms.
New words
complaint · shikoyatcaller · qo‘ng‘iroq qiluvchiemployee · xodimto look into · ko‘rib chiqmoq
Explanation

If an advert is false or the service is poor, you can complain. Structure of a call: 1) greet and introduce yourself, 2) say the purpose: I’m phoning to make a complaint about ... / I’d like to complain about ..., 3) explain the problem (past tense): I ordered a blue jacket, but a green one was delivered, 4) say what you want: I’d like you to send the right one, 5) the employee answers: I’ll look into it and call you back. The employee fills in call notes: Name, Date, Address, Tel. No., Purpose of call, Details, Action. To avoid misunderstanding, spell your name and say the phone number slowly. Be polite: I’m afraid there is a problem.

Worked examples
Caller: Good morning. I’d like to make a complaint about a shop advert. It said the shoes were leather, but they are plastic. Employee: I’m sorry to hear that. Could you give me your name and number? I’ll look into it and call you back tomorrow.
Call notes: Name: Mr Rashidov. Purpose: complaint about shoes. Details: advert said leather, shoes are plastic. Action: the employee will contact the shop and call back.
Class activity

Role play in threes: a complainant, an employee and a company director. The employee fills in a form; the director apologises and offers a solution.

Practice
1
Write a phrase to start a complaint.
2
The employee says “I will check it and call you back”. Say it in English.
3
Write four headings from a call-notes form.
4
Why should you say your name and number slowly in a complaint call?