As a tech, your tools fix machines—but your words can fix relationships.

Whether it’s an upset client, a tight deadline, or a misunderstanding about scope, tough conversations come with the job. But here’s the good news: with a little prep and a steady tone, you can turn conflict into credibility.

𝟱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗢𝗻-𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

𝟭. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗺, 𝗡𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝗲 • If the other person is frustrated, keep your voice neutral and steady.

• Let them finish speaking before responding. Interrupting adds fuel.

• Count to three before answering—this shows thought, not defensiveness.

𝟮. 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀, 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀

• Stick to what you know: “Here’s what I found,” “This is what’s within scope,” etc.

• Avoid emotional language like “should,” “always,” or “never.”

• If you don’t know the answer yet, say so—and offer to follow up promptly.

𝟯. 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆

• Misunderstandings often come from mismatched expectations.

• Confirm what the client believes will be done—and compare it to the actual work order.

𝟰. 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗹𝘆

• After the interaction, make a short note in your service log or job summary.

• This protects both you and the client—and helps MedServ support you if needed.

𝟱. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝘁, 𝗘𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆

• If something feels off, call or message MedServ. We’ve got your back.

• Sometimes, a third party can de-escalate the situation better than anyone on-site.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆

You’re not just fixing equipment—you’re representing professionalism, patience, and trust. Every tough conversation handled well is a chance to stand out and be remembered.


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  1. NIkki B

    July 11, 2025

    Great info!

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