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Negative Review Reply

Write a calm, professional reply to this negative review of {business} (e.g., a plumbing company in Cedar Park, TX): {review}. Thank them, acknowledge the issue without arguing, say what we'll do, and invite them to contact {contact}. Under 80 words.

Tip: fill in the {brackets}

Swap every highlighted bit for your real details before you paste. The more specific you are, the less generic the answer.

What it does

Drafts a calm, professional response to a negative review in under 80 words. It thanks the reviewer, acknowledges the issue without arguing, states a next action, and invites direct contact.

When to use it

Use it when responding publicly to a complaint and you need to address the concern without escalating the exchange.

Example result

Example inputs: Illustrative scenario, not a real customer interaction. - business: a Cedar Park plumbing company (illustrative) - review (invented): "Technician showed up two hours late and didn't call. The fix worked, but I took time off work for nothing." - contact: the office manager at [phone] Example output: Thank you for the feedback, and we're sorry. Showing up two hours late without a call isn't okay, especially when you took time off work. We're glad the repair is holding, but the wait shouldn't have happened. We're reviewing how our schedule updates reach customers. Please call our office manager at [phone]. We'd like to make this right. (62 words)

FAQ

What contact information should I include?

Supply the email address, phone number, or other contact route you want the reviewer to use.

How do I avoid promising action we cannot take?

Include the action your business can actually take with the review text, and check that the draft stays within that commitment.

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