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The customer was vs Customer was

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "The customer was" is used when you want to refer to a specific customer, while "customer was" is used when talking about customers in general.

Last updated: March 20, 2024

The customer was

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific customer.

Use "the customer was" when you want to talk about a particular customer in a specific situation.

Examples:

  • The customer was very satisfied with the service provided.
  • The customer was waiting for assistance for a long time.
  • Jul 12, 2006 ... ... have 2 excellent examples where the customer was right (me, of course). ..... “If the customer was always right, he wouldn't need a consultant.
  • Mar 10, 2008 ... So while the customer was abusive, the employees knew management had their back, even ..... The customer was an asshat from the word go.
  • Sometimes we mistakenly proceed to resolve a problem based on what we THINK the customer was saying. This third step of the process allows us to clarify and ...
  • If the customer was deciding between two different items, you might say, "If you find that X does not work for you, you have 30 days to return the item." This can ...

Alternatives:

  • The client was
  • The patron was
  • The guest was
  • The individual was
  • The person was

Customer was

This phrase is correct and commonly used when talking about customers in general.

Use "customer was" when making general statements or observations about customers as a group.

Examples:

  • Customer was the top priority for the company.
  • Customer was pleased with the new product line.
  • Manager pleased his Facebook reply to angry customer was well-received. 1:24 PM. PST January 05, 2016. Managing partner at Kilroy's Bar and Grill ...
  • Jan 5, 2016 ... Manager Pleased His Facebook Reply to Angry Customer was Well-Received. Shari Rudavsky and Amy Haneline, Indianapolis Star 6:08 p.m. ...
  • Jan 5, 2016 ... Manager pleased his Facebook reply to angry customer was well-received. Flash plugin failed to load. Bar manager responds to customer's ...
  • Although I had already punched out, I stayed behind to help a colleague solve a problem. A customer was very angry as he had waited very long for his coffee.

Alternatives:

  • Customers were
  • The customers were
  • Client was
  • Patron was
  • Guest was

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