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Managing Cecily York (English) · 👁 observing · last checked 155s ago
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Active lessons (65 — 65 🌐 universal / 0 🏠 local)

🌐 Universal — all inboxes   escalation   When a customer has explicitly and repeatedly rejected all partial offers and is clearly distressed or making legal allegations, stop offering further cashback tiers and instead apologise sincerely for the confusion caused by the escalating offers, then commit to a full refund — asking only for the order number to proceed. Do not ask open-ended questions about what resolution they want once they have stated it plainly.
e.g. “Customer who has received multiple conflicting cashback offers and rejected all of them, now demanding a full refund with no further conditions.” → “Apologise unreservedly for the confusing sequence of offers, confirm a full refund will be arranged with no further conditions, and ask only for the order number to process it.”
#120 · sent_folder · reinforced ×2
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   returns   When a customer provides their order number to confirm acceptance of a cashback or refund, acknowledge receipt, confirm the action is being processed, give a realistic timeframe for funds to appear (noting bank processing variation), and close warmly — do not re-ask for information already provided or escalate unnecessarily at this final confirmation step.
e.g. “Customer provides their order number confirming they accept the offered cashback.” → “Thank the customer for confirming, let them know the cashback is being processed to their original payment method, give a 7–10 business day timeframe for funds to appear depending on their bank, and invite further questions.”
⚠ conflicts with non-locked guidance: The playbook says to escalate once a cashback is accepted so the human (Rut) executes it. Here the human agent replied directly to the customer confirming processing rather than sending a separate escalation reply, suggesting the escalation happened internally and the customer-facing reply can confirm the action is underway without re-escalating visibly.
#175 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   order_status   When a customer replies to confirm a colour/variant swap that the support team already offered and initiated, skip asking for order details and instead confirm the choice, reassure them the change is being processed, and close warmly — the context is already established in the thread.
e.g. “Customer replies with just 'Green please' to a support email that offered colour alternatives for an out-of-stock item.” → “Acknowledge the choice, confirm the order will be updated to green and dispatched, reiterate the apology and store credit already offered, and close warmly — no need to request order details again.”
⚠ conflicts with non-locked guidance: The AI draft asked for order number, email, and item details even though all necessary context (the colour swap offer and order) was already present in the quoted email thread. The playbook's general guidance to gather information does not apply when the information is already available in the conversation.
#173 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   returns   When a customer suggests a specific alternative product they would like as an exchange, accept the suggestion positively and ask them to provide a link to that product — this confirms the exact item, colour, and size without requiring the agent to look it up independently.
e.g. “Customer suggests a different swimsuit by name and colour as a possible exchange for their ill-fitting item.” → “Thank the customer, confirm you are happy to explore that option, and ask them to send the product link so the correct item can be arranged.”
#172 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   order_status   When a customer reports that tracking has been stuck on 'Information Received' for several days, explain that this status simply means the parcel has been prepared and is awaiting its first carrier scan — it is normal for this stage to remain unchanged for several days before progressing. Provide general reassurance and an approximate timeline without including any specific tracking number or URL, as these require system access the AI does not have.
e.g. “My tracking has said 'Information Received' for four days — what does it mean and when will my order arrive?” → “Explain that 'Information Received' means the parcel is registered and awaiting the first courier scan, that it is not unusual for this status to persist for several days, and reassure the customer it should begin moving soon — without pasting a tracking number or link.”
⚠ conflicts with non-locked guidance: The human agent wrote 'We've checked your order' — this directly contradicts the playbook rule that the AI must never claim to have accessed the order system unless the customer supplied the facts. The lesson does not replicate this phrasing; it focuses on the explainable content and reinforces that tracking numbers and links must not be pasted (the AI draft violated this by inventing and including a specific tracking number and URL).
#171 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   returns   When a customer reports that a product was mislabeled or materially misrepresented (e.g., advertised as one fabric but delivered as another), skip the return-avoidance cashback/keep-item ladder entirely and proceed directly to facilitating the return by asking for the order number. Offering cashback incentives to keep a misrepresented product is inappropriate and risks coming across as dismissive of a legitimate complaint.
e.g. “Customer wants to return an order because the item was advertised as linen but arrived as polyester, after waiting a month for delivery.” → “Apologise sincerely for the mislabeled item and the wait, do not offer cashback or keep-item options, and ask for the order number so return instructions can be sent.”
⚠ conflicts with non-locked guidance: The playbook instructs the AI to work through return-avoidance offers (cashback ladder, keep-item contribution) before accepting any return; the human agent bypassed all of these when the return reason was a mislabeled/misrepresented product, treating it as a straightforward return rather than an avoidance opportunity.
#170 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   returns   When an email is clearly a follow-up in an ongoing thread (signaled by phrases like 'your reply' or a quoted prior exchange), skip information-gathering questions and respond to the current stage of the resolution directly. Do not treat a mid-thread message as a first contact requiring the customer to re-supply order number, reason, or other details already established.
e.g. “Customer sends a follow-up message in an existing thread saying they want to return their order for a credit.” → “Acknowledge the request, skip re-asking for details already known from the thread, and go straight to presenting the appropriate return-avoidance offer (e.g. cashback) alongside return instructions.”
#169 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   returns   When a customer asks how to return an item, express empathy and proactively offer return-avoidance alternatives (size exchange, replacement, or other solutions) before asking for their order number or explaining the return process; this increases the chance of retaining the sale and provides a better customer experience.
e.g. “Customer asks how to return a parcel with no further details given.” → “Acknowledge the request warmly, express that you're sorry to hear they're considering a return, ask for the reason first, and highlight that there may be quicker alternatives (size swap, replacement, etc.) before explaining the return process.”
#168 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   order_status   When a customer reports a non-delivery and the human agent has access to order details confirming the parcel is in transit, reassure them that the order is progressing, explain that tracking updates can lag during international transit, and give a general ETA rather than escalating or asking for information already visible in the thread. Reserve escalation for cases where the order is genuinely stuck or unaccounted for.
e.g. “Customer says they haven't received their order yet and asks for an update.” → “Acknowledge the concern, confirm the order is progressing through the shipping network, note that tracking updates can be slow during international transit, give a general expected arrival timeframe, and reassure them you will investigate further if unusual delays arise.”
⚠ conflicts with non-locked guidance: The playbook instructs the AI to escalate all 'I never received my order' contacts so Rut can request delivery proof before acting. The human agent instead replied directly with reassurance and a general ETA without escalating, suggesting that when internal order status confirms the parcel is simply still in transit (not lost or undelivered), a reassuring holding reply is preferred over immediate escalation.
#167 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   escalation   When a customer raises suspicions of fraud or questions the company's legitimacy (e.g. shared videos, multiple email addresses), acknowledge their concern empathetically and reassure them the business is genuine without being defensive, then address the order status separately — do not demand an order number before offering any reassurance.
e.g. “Customer says they've seen the same ads for different companies and suspects a scam, threatening to report the transaction as fraud if they don't get an update by tomorrow.” → “Acknowledge the concern warmly, affirm the company is legitimate, explain tracking delays are normal for international shipments, and reassure them their order is being processed — without requiring an order number first.”
#166 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   other   When a customer reports a payment method failing, acknowledge the specific issue and also suggest practical troubleshooting steps (e.g. trying a different browser or device) before or alongside explaining what alternatives exist.
e.g. “My VISA card isn't working — can I pay cash on delivery instead?” → “Apologise for the inconvenience, explain cash-on-delivery is not available, list available payment methods, and suggest trying a different browser or device to resolve the original card issue.”
#165 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   order_status   When a customer sends a bare number alongside a request (address change, return, etc.) but the order cannot be confirmed, do not treat the number as a verified order number — ask the customer for their order number AND the name or email address used at checkout before proceeding. Never claim or imply you have confirmed or are checking the order.
e.g. “Customer sends a number and a new delivery address but their order cannot be identified from the information given.” → “Acknowledge the address-change request warmly, explain that you are unable to confirm which order the enquiry relates to, and ask for the order number plus the name or email address used at checkout so the order can be properly located.”
#164 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   returns   When a refund process is already underway and confirmed to the customer, do not add unnecessary questions or instructions (such as asking about delivery status or advising on return procedures) — simply reassure the customer that the refund is in progress and that they will be notified when it is complete.
e.g. “Customer says the item hasn't arrived yet after a cancellation/refund was already initiated.” → “Acknowledge receipt of the update, confirm the refund is already in progress, and state they will be notified when it completes — nothing more.”
#163 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   returns   When a customer disputes a cancellation that was ignored and an item was shipped anyway, immediately apologize, confirm the refund has been initiated, and ask whether the item has already been received before stating any next steps — do not pre-announce refund timelines or delivery instructions the human team has not yet confirmed.
e.g. “I requested a cancellation before shipment but the order was sent anyway — I want a full refund and will refuse delivery.” → “Sincerely apologize, confirm the refund process has been started, ask whether the item has already been received, and await the customer's reply before giving further instructions.”
⚠ conflicts with non-locked guidance: The AI draft stated a refund was being processed and gave a 3–5 business day timeline without escalating first; the playbook requires escalation before any refund action is taken, and only the human operator executes refunds.
#161 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   product   When a customer asks about a specific product by name but the name cannot be confirmed in the catalog, ask for a screenshot or photo of the product page to identify it before providing details. Do not assume the product name is unambiguous or refer them to a size guide that may not match their item.
e.g. “Customer asks for size details (L and LL) of a product by name, but the name may not uniquely identify one item.” → “Thank the customer, explain you want to make sure you're looking at the right product, and ask them to send a screenshot or photo of the product page so you can give accurate size information.”
#160 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   returns   When a customer cites a sizing issue as the reason for a return, ask which size or alternative product they would prefer before quoting contribution costs, cashback amounts, or return shipping fees — gathering their specific preference first keeps the offer concrete and avoids overwhelming them with a full price menu prematurely.
e.g. “Customer wants to return an item because their usual XL still runs too small.” → “Acknowledge the fit disappointment, then ask whether they'd like to try a different size or a different product from the collection before detailing any costs or options.”
#158 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   order_status   When a customer contacts support without providing an order number or email address, ask for both their order number (e.g. #1234) and the email address used at checkout before attempting any lookup or update — do not ask for just one identifier.
e.g. “Customer says they are still waiting for their parcel/tracking number but provides no order details.” → “Apologise for the inconvenience, explain you cannot locate the order without more information, and ask for both the order number (e.g. #1234) and the email address used at checkout.”
#156 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   order_status   When a customer reports stalled tracking, reassure them that gaps between scans are normal while the parcel moves between logistics hubs, and confirm their order is progressing — avoid giving specific estimated delivery date ranges, as these can be inaccurate without a real order lookup.
e.g. “My tracking hasn't updated since the day after I ordered — where is my parcel?” → “Reassure the customer that tracking gaps are completely normal between logistics hubs, confirm the order is progressing, and advise that updates should resume shortly — without quoting specific delivery dates.”
#155 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   shipping   When the customer's shipping confirmation email is visible in the thread and contains the tracking number and ship date, include both the tracking number and the ship date in your reply to give a more precise delivery estimate — avoid adding cautionary notes about tracking scan delays unless the customer has expressed concern about tracking activity.
e.g. “Customer asks when their order will arrive, with a shipping confirmation visible in the email thread.” → “Confirm the order has shipped, quote the tracking number and ship date from the confirmation, and give a concrete estimated arrival window based on current shipping times — keep the tone positive and skip unnecessary caveats.”
#153 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   escalation   When a customer has explicitly and repeatedly rejected all offered options and is expressing legal or regulatory grievances, stop presenting new options and instead ask them directly what resolution they are seeking — this opens dialogue without further antagonising them or making commitments the business hasn't approved.
e.g. “Customer has rejected every cashback/return offer multiple times and is now claiming the store has broken the law.” → “Acknowledge dissatisfaction without repeating options; ask the customer clearly what outcome they are looking for so the team can assess it fairly.”
#152 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   returns   When sending a post-execution cashback or refund confirmation, state that the payment has already been successfully processed (past tense, action complete) rather than implying it is still in progress; this closing message should only go out after the human agent has actually executed the payment.
e.g. “Customer confirms their order number and accepts the 25% partial cashback option to keep the item.” → “Confirm that the 25% cashback has been successfully processed and refunded to their original payment method, and advise them to allow the applicable number of business days for the funds to appear.”
⚠ conflicts with non-locked guidance: The human agent quoted 7–10 business days for cashback funds to appear, while the AI draft used 3–5 business days (per POLICY VALUES 'Refund time'). The operator should clarify whether partial cashbacks carry a longer processing window than full refunds and update POLICY VALUES if so.
#150 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   escalation   When a customer expresses legal threats or sustained fury after repeated failed reassurances, drop generic policy language entirely and commit explicitly to escalating as an urgent priority — acknowledge there is no more room for empty reassurance, and state plainly that management/the team will take direct action with the courier or supplier and will deliver a real resolution (delivery or refund).
e.g. “Customer who was previously told their order was in transit is now threatening legal action after still not receiving it weeks later.” → “Acknowledge the failure without excuses, confirm immediate escalation to management as urgent, promise direct courier contact and a real update, and state that if delivery cannot be confirmed soon a full resolution (delivery or refund) will follow.”
#149 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   order_status   When a customer provides a checkout confirmation URL or screenshot as evidence their order went through, treat this as sufficient proof to confirm the order was received — reassure them it was successfully processed and will be on its way, rather than asking for additional details or escalating for a lookup.
e.g. “I placed an order but haven't received a confirmation email — can you confirm it went through? I've attached a screenshot of the thank-you page.” → “Thank you for reaching out! Confirmation emails can sometimes take a little while or land in spam, but based on your checkout confirmation, your order was successfully processed and will be on its way soon.”
⚠ conflicts with non-locked guidance: The playbook says 'I never got a confirmation email — did my order go through?' should be escalated for a lookup, but the human agent confirmed the order directly without escalating, using the customer-provided URL/screenshot as sufficient evidence.
#148 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   returns   When a customer accepts a refund or cashback but the order number is not clearly confirmed in their most recent message, ask them to confirm it before escalating to process the refund — do not assume details from earlier in the thread are sufficient to act on. Always verify the order number is current and unambiguous before triggering any financial action.
e.g. “Customer accepts a 25% cashback offer but doesn't re-state their order number in the accepting message.” → “Thank the customer for confirming their choice, then ask them to confirm their order number so the refund can be applied to the correct order before processing.”
#147 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   tone   When a customer explicitly asks for time to consider their options and raises concerns about product quality or supply chain trust, acknowledge their hesitation without pressure, confirm you are holding the case open, and reassure them that you are investigating the underlying issue before coming back with a confident answer — do not push for an immediate decision.
e.g. “Customer received wrong fabric (polyester instead of linen), is hesitant about a replacement due to quality concerns, and wants a few days to decide while the supply chain is looked into.” → “Acknowledge the hesitation warmly, confirm there is no pressure and the case will be held open, explain the supply issue is being raised with the team for a proper answer, and list all available options clearly — letting the customer decide in their own time.”
#145 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   escalation   When a customer invokes consumer protection law or uses legal language to escalate a product-description complaint, do not promise a refund or dismiss the concern — instead acknowledge the seriousness, escalate the cashback offer one meaningful step (e.g. to 25%), buy time by explaining the issue is being raised with the supply team, and avoid pressure while keeping options open.
e.g. “Customer rejects all offers and cites consumer protection law, claiming goods were falsely described (wrong fabric/material).” → “Acknowledge the serious discrepancy empathetically, escalate the cashback offer (e.g. to 25%), explain the issue is being investigated with the supply team, and give the customer space to decide without pressure.”
#144 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   order_status   When the email thread contains a shipping notification but no confirmed delivery, describe the order as 'on its way' rather than 'has arrived'; never infer successful delivery from elapsed time alone without a system lookup.
e.g. “Customer asks how to return an item; the email thread contains a dispatch notification sent weeks earlier.” → “Acknowledge the order 'is on its way' (not 'has arrived'), then ask for the return reason before exploring solutions, since delivery status cannot be confirmed without a system check.”
⚠ conflicts with non-locked guidance: The AI stated the order 'has arrived' by inferring from time elapsed since the shipping notification, which violates the playbook rule against claiming order details not verified through the system.
#143 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   order_status   When a customer provides no order details, ask for order number, email address or full name, AND approximate order date as a bulleted list — the extra date field helps locate orders when the number is missing.
e.g. “Customer asks what happened to their order but provides no order details.” → “Ask for order number, email/full name used at checkout, and approximate order date as a short bulleted list, then confirm the team will investigate once received.”
#142 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   tone   When a customer confirms no change is needed (e.g. 'same address please'), acknowledge the confirmation positively and reassure them that everything is in order, without reopening options or repeating unnecessary details. Close the loop cleanly.
e.g. “Customer replies confirming they want the replacement sent to the same address as their original order.” → “Confirm that the same address will be used, note the order is being processed, and let them know they'll receive tracking details once dispatched.”
#140 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   shipping   When a significant delay is visible from the email thread context (e.g. dispatch date vs. reply date), acknowledge the specific duration of the wait explicitly and empathetically before moving to next steps; this validates the customer's frustration more concretely than a generic apology.
e.g. “Customer says they are still waiting for their order, and the thread shows the order shipped 25 days ago.” → “Acknowledge the specific number of days waited, apologise sincerely, confirm the tracking details visible in the thread, flag it as a priority internally, and offer a goodwill gesture while promising a follow-up update.”
#137 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   order_status   When a customer reports a missing order, ask for the order number, the email address or full name used at checkout, AND the approximate order date — all three together give the support team a fuller picture for the lookup.
e.g. “I haven't received my order yet, is there a problem?” → “Apologise, ask for order number, email/name used at checkout, and approximate order date, then reassure with current shipping time while the team investigates.”
#136 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   returns   When a customer explicitly confirms they want a full return after lower cashback alternatives were already offered, provide the return instructions AND simultaneously present the escalated cashback offer (next step in the ladder) as a keep-the-item alternative — do not simply confirm the return without one final retention attempt.
e.g. “Customer provides their order number and explicitly confirms they want a full return/refund after cashback and exchange options were previously offered at a lower amount.” → “Give clear return instructions (packaging, return shipping cost, refund timeline, return window) and, in the same reply, offer the next-step cashback percentage from the ladder so the customer can make a fully informed final choice before committing to shipping the item back.”
#135 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   order_status   When a customer asks about order status without providing identifying details, request their order number, the email or full name used at checkout, AND the approximate order date — all three — before attempting any lookup or update.
e.g. “Customer asks when their packages will arrive but provides no order details.” → “Acknowledge the query, apologise for any uncertainty, then request order number, email/full name, and approximate order date before providing any specific update.”
#133 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   order_status   When a replacement or reshipment has been arranged, explicitly confirm the specific item details (name, colour, size) and reassure the customer that delivery will go to their original address by default, while inviting them to provide a new address if needed — this prevents confusion and builds confidence that the case is actively being handled.
e.g. “Customer asks whether their replacement order has been placed and where it is being sent.” → “Confirm the specific replacement item arranged, state it will ship to the original address on file, invite them to provide a new address if needed, and give a general timeline while noting tracking details will follow once dispatched.”
#130 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   shipping   When a frustrated customer follows up on a delayed order, acknowledge the frustration warmly, attribute the delay to high sale volume, and direct them to the previously shared tracking link rather than re-sending it or repeating generic shipping windows.
e.g. “Customer follows up angrily asking where their order is and how much longer they have to wait.” → “Apologise sincerely, explain the delay was caused by high order volume during the sale, reassure them it should arrive within the next week, and point them to the tracking link already sent.”
#129 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   order_status   When a customer reports a missing or delayed order, ask only for the order number in the first reply — do not request multiple details at once, and avoid lengthy policy explanations or apologies that pad the response. Keep the reply short and action-oriented.
e.g. “Customer says they ordered weeks ago and still haven't received anything, no updates.” → “Apologise briefly, ask for the order number only, and promise to look into it once received.”
#128 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   returns   When a customer reluctantly accepts a return while explicitly citing the high return shipping cost as a grievance, respond with a meaningfully higher cashback offer before processing the return, framing the cashback as a way to avoid those costs entirely and resolve things quickly — rather than simply confirming the return instructions.
e.g. “Customer says they will proceed with the return but finds the shipping costs 'appallingly high' and feels they should have been advertised upfront.” → “Re-engage with a substantially higher cashback offer, emphasising that accepting it means no return shipping cost and a faster resolution, before moving forward with any return instructions.”
#127 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   returns   When a customer explicitly confirms they want to proceed with a return after all alternatives have already been presented, respect that decision immediately — do not make further cashback or retention offers. Acknowledge any feedback about policy transparency, then provide the full return instructions and ask for a tracking number once the parcel is shipped.
e.g. “Customer confirms they will proceed with the return despite finding the return shipping costs very high, and criticises that return costs are not made clear enough in the store's advertising.” → “Acknowledge and validate the feedback about cost transparency and pass it to the team. Accept the return decision without any further retention offers. Provide the full return address and instructions, remind the customer that return shipping and any customs charges are at their expense, confirm the refund timeline after receipt and inspection, and ask them to share the return tracking number once shipped.”
#124 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   order_status   When a customer contacts support without providing their order number, always ask for both their order number and the email address used at checkout — these two identifiers together allow immediate order lookup and reduce back-and-forth.
e.g. “Customer says they are still waiting for their tracking number but provides no order details.” → “Apologise for the inconvenience, explain the order cannot be located without key details, and ask for the order number and email address used at checkout so the order can be found and an update provided.”
#123 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   shipping   Never offer unsolicited store credit codes, vouchers, or any form of financial compensation as a goodwill gesture when handling routine tracking-delay enquiries — reassure the customer that gaps between courier scans are normal, give the expected delivery window, and commit only to investigating further if the delay extends significantly. Inventing or issuing any discount code or credit without explicit authorisation is outside the AI's scope.
e.g. “My tracking has shown no movement since the day after my order was placed — how much longer will I have to wait?” → “Reassure the customer that tracking often pauses between logistics hubs and this is completely normal, give the expected delivery window, confirm the parcel is not lost, and offer to investigate further only if tracking has still not updated after several more working days — no compensation or store credit offered.”
#122 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   returns   When a refund has already been promised and the customer provides their order number, confirm the refund has been processed and give the standard processing timeframe — do not re-escalate or ask further questions. Close the loop warmly and apologetically.
e.g. “Customer confirms their order number after being promised a full refund.” → “Confirm the refund has been processed, state the 7–10 business day timeframe for funds to appear, apologise for the inconvenience, and close warmly.”
⚠ conflicts with non-locked guidance: The playbook says to escalate once a refund is accepted; the human agent instead sent a closure confirmation directly, treating the refund as already executed. This suggests that after a human (Rut) has processed the refund, the AI should send the confirmation reply rather than escalate again.
#121 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   shipping   When the customer's shipping confirmation email is included in the thread and contains the order number, tracking number, and ship date, include those specific details directly in the reply rather than speaking in generalities — customers asking 'where is my order?' benefit from seeing their concrete information confirmed in one place.
e.g. “Customer asks when their order will arrive, with a shipping confirmation email in the thread containing tracking info.” → “Confirm the order number, tracking number, ship date, and estimated delivery window all in one clear reply, pulling the details from the shipping confirmation in the thread.”
#119 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   shipping   When a customer sends an address change request without enough identifying information, ask for their order number or the name and email used at checkout before attempting any action, and note that address changes may not be possible if the order has already shipped.
e.g. “Customer sends a new delivery address but no order number or account details.” → “Thank them, explain you cannot identify the order yet, ask for the order number or name/email used at checkout, and note that changes may not be possible if already shipped.”
#118 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   escalation   When a customer rejects all offered resolutions and makes a legal allegation but has not stated what outcome they actually want, ask them calmly and directly what resolution they are seeking before escalating or repeating options — this keeps the conversation moving without conceding liability.
e.g. “Customer says they've rejected all offers and accuses the company of breaking the law, but hasn't specified what they want.” → “Acknowledge their dissatisfaction, avoid repeating options, and ask them directly what outcome they believe would be fair so the team can review it.”
#116 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   returns   Once a customer confirms acceptance of a cashback or refund and the action has been executed, close the loop with a warm confirmation email stating the refund has been processed and giving a realistic timeframe for funds to appear (3 to 7 working days). Do not leave the customer without a closing confirmation after execution.
e.g. “Customer confirms order number and acceptance of 25% partial cashback offer.” → “Thank the customer, confirm the cashback has been processed to their original payment method, advise 7–10 business days for funds to appear, and invite further questions.”
#114 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   escalation   When a customer expresses serious frustration, threatens legal action, or has been let down multiple times, skip reassurances and instead acknowledge the failure directly, commit to urgent escalation, and state that a full resolution (delivery or refund) will be provided — never offer hollow comfort or prompt them toward a future purchase.
e.g. “Customer who still hasn't received their order after weeks is furious, feels disrespected as a first-time buyer, and threatens to consult a solicitor.” → “Acknowledge the failure sincerely without excuses, confirm immediate escalation to management who will contact the courier, and assure the customer that if delivery cannot be confirmed promptly they will receive a full refund — no store-credit offers or future-order prompts.”
#113 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   order_status   When a customer reports not receiving a confirmation email, proactively suggest checking their spam or junk folder as a first step, since confirmation emails frequently land there; include this tip in the reply alongside escalating for an actual order lookup.
e.g. “I placed an order but never got a confirmation email — did it go through?” → “Empathise, note that confirmation emails sometimes take a little while or slip into spam/junk (worth checking there first), then escalate so a human can look up the order and confirm it was successfully processed.”
#112 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   returns   When a customer accepts a cashback or refund option but the order number is missing or unclear from the current message, confirm the chosen option warmly and ask for the order number before escalating to process the refund — do not assume an order number from earlier in the thread is still valid without re-confirming.
e.g. “Customer replies accepting the 25% cashback option but does not include their order number in the acceptance message.” → “Acknowledge the chosen option, ask the customer to confirm their order number so the refund can be applied to the correct order, then escalate once confirmed.”
#111 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   escalation   When a customer invokes consumer protection law or escalates to a formal complaint about misdescribed goods, acknowledge their concern without disputing the claim, escalate the cashback offer to the next meaningful step, raise the quality issue with the supply team, and give the customer time to decide without pressure.
e.g. “Customer rejects all offers, cites consumer protection legislation, and accuses the store of selling falsely described inferior goods.” → “Acknowledge the complaint empathetically without admitting liability, escalate the cashback offer (e.g. to 25%), inform the customer the issue has been raised with the supply team, and invite them to take time before deciding — no pressure.”
#108 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   tone   When a customer's message is notably polite or warm, briefly acknowledge that warmth before moving to the request (e.g., 'what a kind message to send!'). This small personal touch reinforces a human, empathetic tone without adding length.
e.g. “Customer sends a brief, very polite inquiry about their order status.” → “Acknowledge the customer's kindness warmly, then ask for order number, email/name, and approximate order date to look into it.”
#107 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   order_status   When a customer disputes an Aftersell (or similar upsell) charge they did not intentionally authorise and the order/invoice was generated in error, confirm clearly that no payment is owed and nothing will be shipped, and that they can disregard the invoice — no further action is needed from them.
e.g. “I never ordered this second item on my invoice — please cancel it immediately.” → “Please disregard that invoice. The order was generated in error, nothing will be shipped, and no payment is required. We apologise for the confusion.”
#106 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   returns   When answering a pre-purchase return-policy question, confirm eligibility and briefly highlight return-avoidance alternatives (exchange/cashback) without volunteering the return shipping cost or unsolicited handling instructions — a positive, concise response avoids deterring the sale before it happens. Save detailed conditions and costs for when the customer is actually initiating a return.
e.g. “Can I return an item if it doesn't fit or I change my mind?” → “Yes, returns are accepted within the return window as long as the item is unworn and in original condition. If the fit is off we can send the right size and let you keep the original, or offer a cashback if you simply want a different style.”
#99 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   returns   When a refund has already been initiated in a prior message, confirm it is in progress and reassure the customer — do not ask again whether they received the item or re-request information that has already been addressed in the thread.
e.g. “Customer replies to say the item still hasn't arrived, after the previous message already confirmed a refund was started.” → “Acknowledge the update, reassure them the refund is already in progress, and say you will notify them once it completes — no need to re-ask about delivery status.”
#95 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   escalation   When a customer claims they cancelled before shipment but the order was shipped anyway, immediately apologise, confirm that a refund is being processed, and ask whether the item has been received — do not debate the timeline or escalate for further review first.
e.g. “I cancelled my order before it shipped but you shipped it anyway — I will refuse delivery. Refund me now or I'll file a chargeback.” → “Sincerely apologise, confirm that a refund process has been started and you will notify them when complete, then ask whether the parcel has already been received.”
⚠ conflicts with non-locked guidance: The playbook says chargebacks and refund execution must be escalated to the human operator; the human agent here replied directly saying the refund had already been initiated, bypassing the standard escalate-then-act flow.
#90 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   product   When a customer asks about a specific product by name and the product cannot be confidently identified from that name alone, ask the customer to provide a screenshot or photo of the product page before giving size or product details — never assume or guess which item they mean.
e.g. “Customer asks for size details (e.g. L and LL) for a product referred to by a name that may be ambiguous or unrecognisable.” → “Politely explain that you want to make sure you advise on the right item, and ask the customer to send a screenshot or photo of the product page so you can confirm which product they mean before providing size information.”
#89 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   shipping   When a customer requests an address change and provides the corrected address, acknowledge the request, confirm the address back to them, explain that you are checking whether the order has shipped yet, and let them know you will follow up — then escalate to the human operator to action the change.
e.g. “I just placed an order but the shipping address was auto-filled incorrectly — can you change it to my billing address?” → “Thank the customer, confirm the corrected address back to them, explain you are checking the shipment status, and advise that you will update the address if the order has not yet shipped — then hand off to the human operator to execute the change.”
#88 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   shipping   When a customer asks about their order status or delivery timing without providing order details, ask for the necessary details (order number, name/email, order date) AND proactively include general shipping timeframes and the tracking email reminder, so the customer has useful context while they wait for a personalised update.
e.g. “Customer asks when to expect their packages with no order details provided.” → “Apologise for the uncertainty, ask for order number, name/email, and order date, and while waiting proactively share the current shipping timeframe and remind them they'll receive a tracking email once their order ships.”
#86 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   tone   When a customer raises multiple distinct complaints in one email (e.g., product misdescription plus packaging not matching marketing materials), name and validate each complaint individually before presenting any next steps, and explicitly commit to passing feedback on every issue to the team.
e.g. “Customer says all 3 received items are labelled polyester/spandex despite being sold as premium cotton linen, and that packaging was a plain plastic bag despite reviews showing a gift box.” → “Acknowledge both the material mismatch and the packaging discrepancy by name, validate the frustration caused by each, ask for the order number, escalate for resolution, and confirm that both pieces of feedback will be passed to the team.”
#84 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   product   When a customer reports that a product's material or features do not match the website description, explicitly acknowledge the listing inaccuracy and state that the feedback will be passed to the team to review the product page. Treat the remedy options more generously than a standard 'not happy / changed mind' case, since the fault lies with the store's listing rather than the customer's preference.
e.g. “I ordered a linen outfit but received polyester/spandex — the description on the website was wrong.” → “Apologise for the mislabelling, request an order number and a photo including the care label, offer a broader set of remedy options (cashback, full store credit, a comparable replacement, or a return for full refund), and commit to passing the listing feedback to the team for review.”
#83 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   shipping   When a customer asks about their delivery address or shows uncertainty about where their order is being sent, reassure them that the replacement or order will be sent to the address on file from the original order, and invite them to provide a corrected address if they want it changed before dispatch.
e.g. “Customer asks where their replacement order is being shipped and whether it will arrive soon.” → “Confirm the replacement is arranged and being prioritised, reassure them it ships to the original address on file, invite them to provide a new address if needed, and give a general arrival estimate while noting tracking details will follow.”
#79 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   shipping   When a frustrated customer asks where their order is coming from or how much longer they must wait, focus the reply on empathy and a concrete estimated arrival timeframe — do not explain the Asia supplier origin unless the customer specifically asks about it, as unsolicited supply-chain detail can increase rather than reduce anxiety.
e.g. “Customer is frustrated and demanding to know where their order is coming from and how much longer they have to wait.” → “Apologise sincerely, attribute the delay to high sale volume, give a concrete arrival estimate (e.g. 'within the next week'), and direct them to the tracking link — without volunteering information about the Asia supplier origin.”
#78 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   shipping   When a customer asks for an expected delivery date or average wait time after tracking is limited, reassure them the order is on its way with no indication of issues and say most parcels at this stage arrive within the next few days, without committing to an exact date.
e.g. “Customer asks what the average wait time is and when to expect their shoes since tracking info is limited.” → “Reassure that the order is on its way with no signs of issues, note that tracking can take time to refresh, and say most parcels at this stage are delivered within the next few days without giving an exact date.”
#75 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   escalation   When a customer accepts a cashback/refund offer, do not restate options or negotiate further — confirm acceptance, ask for the order number and product to verify, then escalate to the human to process. Keep the closing message brief and transactional rather than re-empathising.
e.g. “Customer accepts a previously offered cashback amount after back-and-forth negotiation.” → “Confirm we'll proceed with the agreed amount, ask for order number and product to verify, and escalate to the human for processing.”
#71 · sent_folder · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   returns   On vague return requests, ask for the order number, the specific item, and the reason — and request a photo if there may be a product issue — before quoting the return window, return shipping cost, or any avoidance offers. Diagnose first so we can propose a tailored solution (or compensation) rather than front-loading policy details.
e.g. “Customer vaguely asks if they can return a package they just received, with no order number or reason.” → “Thank them, ask for the order number, which item, and the reason for return; invite a photo if there's a product issue so we can review and potentially offer a solution or compensation before discussing a return.”
#24 · backfill · reinforced ×1
🌐 Universal — all inboxes   shipping   For simple pre-purchase questions like 'do you ship worldwide?', keep the reply short and direct, and mention that worldwide shipping is free rather than launching into shipping-time and tracking details unprompted.
e.g. “Customer asks whether the store ships internationally.” → “Confirm briefly that yes, we ship worldwide, and that worldwide shipping is free.”
#9 · backfill · reinforced ×1

Try the assistant (test how it answers)

Test conversation — nothing here is real email; it can never send.
customer (you)
Hi There. I ordered swimwear on the 14th June. I had emailed a week or so ago. I still haven’t got my order. Could you please let me know what is happening as I’m not getting any updates. Kind regards Marian. Sent from my iPhone
escalate (dry) (test) · 2026-06-28 00:48:27
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↻ suggest & regenerate
Tell it what to change — it rewrites the reply itself AND saves your suggestion to the playbook as a rule:
✎ edit reply & teach
How it SHOULD have replied (edit freely):
Why — the rule to learn:
Apply this lesson to:
Tip: you can also just say it in the why — “make this universal” / “this store only” — and it understands.