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Customer Service Prompt Pack

Respond to reviews, handle complaints, draft follow-ups, all in your brand voice, none of them sounding like AI.

15 promptsWorks with: Claude · ChatGPT · Gemini
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Free Prompt Pack · 15 prompts

Customer Service Prompt Pack

Respond to reviews, handle complaints, draft follow-ups, all in your brand voice, none of them sounding like AI.

15 prompts Format: Copy & paste Works with: Claude · ChatGPT · Gemini

How to use this pack

These prompts handle the customer-service situations that come up most often, and that are most prone to going wrong without thought. Every reply has stakes; every reply represents your brand. Use these as drafts, edit for your voice and the specific situation, and ship faster without losing quality.

  1. Identify the situation. (Glowing review? Angry email? Refund? Cross-sell moment?)
  2. Pick the matching prompt.
  3. Fill in your brand voice + the specifics of the customer's message.
  4. Read the draft, does it sound like YOU? Edit until it does.
  5. Send it.
PROMPT 01

5-Star Review Response

Reply warmly without sounding like a robot or a marketing intern.

Copy this
A customer left a 5-star review for [BUSINESS NAME]. Review:
"[PASTE REVIEW]"

Draft a public response that:
- Thanks them specifically for one thing they mentioned by name (no generic "Thanks for visiting!")
- Is warm but not gushing
- Under 50 words
- Doesn't start with "Thank you so much"
- Ends with one line that subtly invites them back

Brand voice: [3 ADJECTIVES]
No emojis unless they used them first.
Pro tipPublic reviews are seen by 100 future customers. Your reply should be as much for them as for the reviewer.
PROMPT 02

3-Star (mixed) Review Response

Handle the 'good but...' reviews thoughtfully.

Copy this
A customer left a 3-star mixed review for [BUSINESS NAME]. Review:
"[PASTE REVIEW]"

What they liked: [SUMMARIZE]
What they didn't: [SUMMARIZE]

Draft a public response that:
- Acknowledges what they liked, specifically
- Addresses what they didn't, without being defensive
- Doesn't promise the impossible, if we can't fix something, don't pretend we can
- Offers one concrete next step (private contact info, a specific action)
- Under 80 words

Brand voice: [3 ADJECTIVES]
Tone: accountable, grounded, never sycophantic.
Pro tip3-star reviews are the highest-trust review. Future customers see you can handle nuance, not just glowing or angry. Treat these as opportunities.
PROMPT 03

1-Star (angry) Review Response

Reply professionally without escalating or groveling.

Copy this
A customer left a 1-star review for [BUSINESS NAME]. Review:
"[PASTE REVIEW]"

Their main complaint: [SUMMARIZE]
What I know about the situation: [YOUR SIDE, be honest with the model; we'll soften the public reply]

Draft a public response that:
- Acknowledges the experience without being defensive
- Apologizes once (only once, not 3 times)
- Provides a specific next step (private email/phone for resolution)
- Is professional and short (under 70 words)
- Does NOT argue, make excuses, or get into specifics that could escalate

Tone: calm, accountable, genuine. Future customers will read this.
Pro tipNever argue facts in public. Move the conversation to private, where there's no audience to perform for.
PROMPT 04

Complaint De-escalation Email

Reply to an angry email in a way that takes the temperature down.

Copy this
A customer just sent this angry email about [SITUATION]:
"[PASTE EMAIL]"

What I want to say (rough/honest): [YOUR THOUGHTS]

Draft a reply that:
- Opens by acknowledging their frustration (specifically, not generically)
- Takes responsibility where appropriate, doesn't where it isn't
- Offers a concrete next step (refund / replacement / call / whatever's appropriate)
- Doesn't grovel or over-apologize
- Doesn't get into a back-and-forth on the facts, moves toward resolution

Tone: warm, accountable, professional. Under 150 words.

If their issue requires information I haven't provided, ask me first.
Pro tipThe hardest part isn't writing the email. It's deciding what the right concrete next step is. Make that decision before running the prompt.
PROMPT 05

Refund Request Response (approving)

Say yes warmly without inviting future abuse.

Copy this
A customer requested a refund for [PRODUCT/SERVICE]. Their reason: [REASON]

We're approving the refund.

Draft a 4-6 sentence email that:
- Approves the refund clearly in the first sentence (no "let me see what I can do")
- Provides the specifics, amount, when they'll see it, how it's being processed
- Acknowledges their experience without over-apologizing
- Doesn't promise things we can't deliver (e.g., don't promise "this will never happen again")
- Closes warmly but doesn't beg them to come back

Brand voice: [3 ADJECTIVES]. Under 120 words.
Pro tipConfidence in approval reads as professionalism. Wishy-washy approval reads as if you might change your mind, which makes the customer more anxious, not less.
PROMPT 06

Refund Request Response (declining)

Say no clearly, professionally, without inviting an argument.

Copy this
A customer requested a refund for [PRODUCT/SERVICE]. Their reason: [REASON]

We're declining because: [REASON FOR DECLINING]
Our policy: [RELEVANT POLICY]

Draft a 5-7 sentence email that:
- States the decision clearly in the first or second sentence
- Cites the specific policy reason (not generic "per our policy")
- Acknowledges their experience without apologizing for the decision
- Offers an alternative if one exists (store credit, future discount, etc.)
- Does NOT invite negotiation, be polite but final

Brand voice: [3 ADJECTIVES]. Under 130 words.
Pro tipIf you're not actually willing to hold the line on the policy, don't pretend to. Either grant the refund or stand by the no, wishy-washy declining produces the worst outcomes.
PROMPT 07

Expectation Setting (delivery delay, schedule push)

Tell a customer something they don't want to hear, before they ask.

Copy this
I need to tell [CUSTOMER NAME] that [WHAT'S DELAYED OR CHANGED]. They originally expected [ORIGINAL EXPECTATION].

Context:
- The cause: [WHY THE DELAY]
- The new expectation: [WHAT WE CAN DELIVER AND WHEN]
- Whether this is recoverable: [YES, HERE'S HOW / NO, LIVE WITH IT]

Draft a proactive email that:
- Leads with the new reality, not a buildup
- Briefly explains the cause (1-2 sentences max, no over-explaining)
- Offers something concrete to compensate or smooth it over (if appropriate)
- Asks for their patience without begging
- Ends with a specific next checkpoint

Brand voice: [3 ADJECTIVES]. Under 120 words.
Pro tipCustomers handle bad news better when they hear it first. Don't wait for them to discover the delay, proactively tell them.
PROMPT 08

Late Reply Apology

Get back to a customer email you dropped, without lying.

Copy this
I dropped the ball on a customer email. The original message was [DAYS] days ago. They asked: [WHAT THEY ASKED]

Draft a brief reply (under 80 words) that:
- Acknowledges the lateness without elaborate excuse
- Answers their question directly (don't make them ask again)
- Offers something small to make up for it if appropriate (a small discount, a free addition, an upgrade)
- Doesn't promise it won't happen again

Tone: accountable, warm, brief. Don't grovel. Just deliver.
Pro tipCustomers forgive lateness when the late reply is high-quality. Don't make them wait three days AND give them a worse answer.
PROMPT 09

Cross-Sell That Doesn't Feel Sleazy

Suggest a related product/service to a happy customer without breaking trust.

Copy this
[CUSTOMER NAME] just [DID WHAT, completed a service, made a repeat purchase, gave a great review]. They might also benefit from [ANOTHER OFFERING] because [REASON].

Draft a brief email (under 100 words) that:
- Thanks them for [WHAT THEY DID]
- Mentions the other offering naturally, not in a "BTW have you seen this!!" way
- Explains why YOU think it would help them (specific, not generic)
- Includes a soft, no-pressure CTA
- Doesn't include discount language ("limited time!" "save 20%!") unless we actually have a real offer

Tone: helpful neighbor, not salesperson. Brand voice: [3 ADJECTIVES].
Pro tipThe 'helpful neighbor' framing is what separates a useful cross-sell from a spam-feeling one. If you wouldn't send the email to a friend, don't send it to a customer.
PROMPT 10

Upsell Suggestion

Recommend an upgrade to an existing customer naturally.

Copy this
[CUSTOMER NAME] currently has [CURRENT PRODUCT/SERVICE/TIER]. Based on [WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT THEIR USAGE OR NEEDS], they'd likely benefit from [HIGHER TIER OR ADD-ON] because [SPECIFIC REASON].

Draft a 100-word email that:
- Leads with what you've noticed about their usage (specific, real)
- Suggests the upgrade as a fit for what they're already doing
- States the concrete benefit they'd get (specific, not "more value!")
- Mentions the cost or upgrade path clearly
- Includes a no-pressure way to decline ("if it's not the right time, no worries")

Brand voice: [3 ADJECTIVES]. Helpful, not pushy.
Pro tipUpsells work when they feel like advice, not pitches. The specific usage observation is what makes the difference.
PROMPT 11

Customer Win-Back

Re-engage a customer who's gone quiet without sounding desperate.

Copy this
[CUSTOMER NAME] used to be active with us, [WHAT THEY USED TO DO], but hasn't [TIME PERIOD]. I want to gently re-engage without it feeling like a 'we miss you!!' campaign.

Draft a brief email (under 100 words) that:
- Opens with something specific to them or their work, not "Hey stranger!"
- Mentions one specific new thing we have or have improved (genuinely relevant to them)
- Asks a question that's easy to answer
- Doesn't lead with a discount or sales pitch
- Closes warmly without being saccharine

Brand voice: [3 ADJECTIVES]. Tone: like a friend checking in, not a marketer reaching out.
Pro tipLead with curiosity ('how's that project going?'), not transaction ('we miss you'). Conversations rekindle relationships; campaigns don't.
PROMPT 12

Out-of-Scope Request

Politely decline a request that's outside what you offer.

Copy this
[CUSTOMER OR PROSPECT] is asking us to [REQUEST], but it's outside what we offer.

Draft a brief reply (under 100 words) that:
- Acknowledges the request
- Explains briefly why it's not a fit for us (not "we don't do that", explain the why)
- Recommends an alternative if you can (a different provider, a different approach, a resource)
- Keeps the door open for future fit
- Doesn't apologize more than once

Brand voice: [3 ADJECTIVES].
Pro tipRecommending a competitor or a different solution earns enormous trust. The customer remembers, and refers people back to you.
PROMPT 13

Follow-Up After Resolution

Close the loop on a complaint or issue, gracefully.

Copy this
I resolved a customer issue with [CUSTOMER NAME]. The issue was [WHAT] and we resolved it by [HOW].

Draft a short follow-up email (under 80 words) that:
- Thanks them for their patience
- Confirms the resolution is in place (specifics, what happened, when, what they should see)
- Asks if everything looks right on their end
- Includes a brief, optional opening for future feedback

Tone: closing-the-loop, professional, warm. No marketing pivots, no upsells.

Brand voice: [3 ADJECTIVES].
Pro tipAlways close the loop. Customers remember the 'how did it go after?' email almost as much as the resolution itself.
PROMPT 14

Asking for a Review (after a great experience)

Ask for the review without being awkward about it.

Copy this
A customer just had a great experience with [BUSINESS NAME], [WHAT HAPPENED]. They've expressed satisfaction (in person / by email).

Draft a brief email (under 100 words) asking them to leave a review.

Constraints:
- Reference the specific thing that went well
- Make the ask clearly and once
- Include the link / instructions for leaving the review
- Acknowledge their time is valuable
- Don't pressure or bribe (no "leave a review for 10% off")
- Friendly close

Brand voice: [3 ADJECTIVES].
Pro tipSend these within 48 hours of the experience. The window closes fast, even great customers forget what they wanted to say after a week.
PROMPT 15

The 'Angry Customer to Loyal Customer' Recovery

Turn a recovered complaint into a relationship deepener.

Copy this
[CUSTOMER NAME] had a bad experience that we resolved. Now I want to do one more thing, a small, unexpected gesture, to turn the recovery into a deeper relationship.

Context:
- What went wrong: [WHAT]
- How we resolved it: [WHAT WE DID]
- What I'd like to send / do as a follow-up gesture: [YOUR IDEA, or ask the AI to suggest 3 options]

Draft a short, warm note (under 80 words) to accompany the gesture. The note should:
- Not re-litigate the issue
- Thank them for sticking with us
- Not turn into a marketing moment
- Sound like a real person wrote it

Brand voice: [3 ADJECTIVES].
Pro tipCustomers who had a problem solved well are statistically more loyal than customers who never had a problem. Don't waste the moment with a 'thanks for your business!' template, make it personal.

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