By: Ma. Noesa Silverio Customer expectations are a set of ideas about a product, service or a brand that a customer holds in their mind. Customer expectations describe how customers predict their experience will be when they use a product or service. 1. Implicit expectations This type of expectation is based on the existing norms of performance. They are formed by experiences such as comparison with competitors’ products and alertness of their services. 2. Explicit expectations These are the mental targets customers have regarding the quality of product, performance and services rendered. 3. Interpersonal expectations Interpersonal expectations encompass the type of interactions customers want to have when speaking to support or customer service teams. 4. Dynamic performance expectations This type of expectation addresses the evolution of a product or service over a period of time. The changes that a product or service undergoes in order to meet business goals as well as customer needs and wants. 1. Be Transparent and Honest Being transparent is key to managing customer expectations effectively. 2. Collect Customer Feedback Create opportunities to listen to the expectations of your customers. 3. Follow up Your business can make a great impact on customer experience by following up with a client after initial contact. 4. Prioritize Customer Service Elevating your customer service teams is crucial to having a competitive advantage in the market. 5. Cultivate Customer Loyalty Keeping customers happy will insure their loyalty to your brand.