Are there any good parenting podcasts?
Mom and Dad Are Fighting, “Slate's parenting podcast,” focuses on current events and contemporary parenting issues by way of newsy interviews and witty, entertaining banter. Hosts Allison Benedikt and Dan Kois, two editors at Slate, are the “Mom” and “Dad” (but are not a couple).
What is NPR Life kit?
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Who hosts NPR Life kit?
Andee Tagle (she/her) is an associate producer and now-and-then host for NPR's Life Kit podcast.
How do I talk to a customer service life kit?
If you have a good life hack, leave us a voicemail at 202-216-9823 or email us at [email protected]. Your tip could appear in an upcoming episode. If you love Life Kit and want more, subscribe to our newsletter.
What happened to hidden brain?
Sasha Fernandez, Former Editorial Intern | August 11, 2020. The host and founder of NPR's Hidden Brain is leaving the network to produce the show and related projects through an independent production company. Shankar Vedantam announced his departure in an email to NPR staff Aug. 3.
What is rough translation?
Rough translation is based on meaning-equivalent sentences that have the same main meaning as the input sentence despite missing some unimportant information. The retrieval of meaning-equivalent sentences is based on content words, modality, and tense.
Who is Maria Godoy?
Maria Godoy is a senior science and health editor and correspondent with NPR News. Her reporting can be heard across NPR's news shows and podcasts. She is also one of the hosts of NPR's Life Kit.
Who is Kumari Devarajan?
Kumari Devarajan '17 usually lives in Los Angeles, where she is a producer for NPR's Code Switch team (and, full disclosure, sometimes produces my radio pieces). But when I spoke to her, she was in Washington, D.C., at her parents' home, working remotely for a few months.
How do you deal with customer service anxiety?
Reach out for support If you're dealing with an upset customer, ask your coworkers or manager for insight, or maybe for someone else to step in if you feel you won't do the situation justice. When faced with a short deadline, figure out what you have time to accomplish, then delegate the rest or negotiate an extension.
How do you get the customer you want?
9 Ways to Get Exactly What You Want From Customer ServiceBefore You Do Anything Else, Bypass the Automated Phone System. ... Treat Your CSR Like a Friend. ... Say “We” as Much as Possible. ... Get Them Saying Yes, Yes, Yes. ... Ask Them for Their Opinion. ... Be 100% Prepared. ... Call at the Best Time. ... If You Need to, Take Things Up a Level.More items...•
How do you call customer service and actually get what you want?
Ask how they are and use their name if they give it. Explain your problem clearly, but don't take too much time, because call center workers are strongly encouraged to deal with calls swiftly. It's smart to try to elicit sympathy and get them on your side.
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