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    customer

    US /ˈkʌstəmɚ/

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    UK /ˈkʌstəmə(r)/

    A2
    n. (c.)Countable NounSomeone who buys goods or services from a business
    She was the first customer that came to my store today
    n. (c.)Countable NounA person or organization that buys products or services from a business.
    Our company values every customer.
    n. (c.)Countable NounSomeone who uses a particular service or product.
    The software is designed to be user-friendly for all customers.

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    Be Professional! Never say this at work! ❌

    13:13Be Professional! Never say this at work! ❌
    • So saying, "I don't know," in the workplace, especially to a customer, sounds really unprofessional in English.

      So saying, "I don't know," in the workplace, especially to a customer, sounds really unprofessional in English.

    • So, saying "I don't know" in the workplace - especially to a customer - sounds really unprofessional in English, even a little bit rude.

      So, saying "I don't know" in the workplace - especially to a customer - sounds really unprofessional in English, even a little bit rude.

    A2

    Canceling a Flight - SNL

    05:55Canceling a Flight - SNL
    • I see that on your file you prefer to deal with customer service reps that are white,

      I see that on your file you prefer to deal with customer service reps that are white,

    • PREFER TO DEAL WITH CUSTOMER

      PREFER TO DEAL WITH CUSTOMER

    B1

    MY NEW JOB

    05:21MY NEW JOB
    • Oh, actually - PJ. I have a... since you're a loyal customer.

      Oh, actually - PJ. I have a... since you're a loyal customer.

    • I have a—since you're a loyal customer.

      I have a—since you're a loyal customer.

    A2

    Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018

    44:53Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
    • the Government are actually a customer of Carillion, and our focus has been on ensuring

      the Government are actually a customer of Carillion, and our focus has been on ensuring

    • But, of course, the Government is not running Carillion; the Government is actually a customer of Carillion.

      But, of course, the Government is not running Carillion; the Government is actually a customer of Carillion.

    B1

    Crocs: How the Polarizing Footwear Brand Became a Fashion Statement | The Economics Of | WSJ

    06:19Crocs: How the Polarizing Footwear Brand Became a Fashion Statement | The Economics Of | WSJ
    • the brand still managed to hang on to a relatively large customer base over the next few years thanks to its global presence.

      the brand still managed to hang on to a relatively large customer base over the next few years thanks to its global presence.

    • to a relatively large customer base

      to a relatively large customer base

    B2

    How Girl Scouts’ $800 Million Cookie Empire Works | The Economics Of | WSJ

    06:23How Girl Scouts’ $800 Million Cookie Empire Works | The Economics Of | WSJ
    • You can see them physically, you know, doing the math in their head, calculating what they've gotta give back to a customer.

      You can see them physically, you know, doing the math in their head, calculating what they've gotta give back to a customer.

    • give back to our customer.

      give back to our customer.

    B1

    Why Aldi Is America’s Fastest Growing Grocery Store | WSJ The Economics Of

    06:03Why Aldi Is America’s Fastest Growing Grocery Store | WSJ The Economics Of
    • To further its efficiency, Aldi doesn't have extra services like a customer help desk, a fresh bakery, or butcher, and its stocks significantly fewer products.

      To further its efficiency, Aldi doesn't have extra services like a customer help desk, a fresh bakery, or butcher, and its stocks significantly fewer products.

    • Marketing experts say these tactics all signal to the customer that milk, eggs, and bread are cheaper at Aldi because of its efficiency rather than its quality.

      Marketing experts say these tactics all signal to the customer that milk, eggs, and bread are cheaper at Aldi because of its efficiency rather than its quality.

    B1

    Food Theory: Costco DOESN’T Save You Money!

    13:53Food Theory: Costco DOESN’T Save You Money!
    • Because theorists, that right there, that is Costco's target customer.

      Because theorists, that right there, that is Costco's target customer.

    • that right there? That is Costco's target  customer. You might be led to believe that the  

      that right there? That is Costco's target  customer. You might be led to believe that the  

    B1

    Buy Now, Pay Later Apps vs. Credit Cards: The Pros and Cons | WSJ

    05:50Buy Now, Pay Later Apps vs. Credit Cards: The Pros and Cons | WSJ
    • But as some of the companies scale up with their growing customer base, they're struggling to turn a profit.

      But as some of the companies scale up with their growing customer base, they're struggling to turn a profit.

    • with their growing customer base,

      with their growing customer base,

    B1

    How Retailers Like T.J. Maxx And Home Depot Quietly Target 'Problem' Returners

    08:09How Retailers Like T.J. Maxx And Home Depot Quietly Target 'Problem' Returners
    • Essentially, what retailers are trying to do is ensure that every customer is profitable on their own.

      Essentially, what retailers are trying to do is ensure that every customer is profitable on their own.

    • From there, The Retail Equation software tracks customer return behavior and assigns a score to returners who may exhibit potentially fraudulent behavior.

      From there, The Retail Equation software tracks customer return behavior and assigns a score to returners who may exhibit potentially fraudulent behavior.

    B2