This statistic shows the share of customers worldwide by important aspects of a good customer service experience in 2018, by age. During the survey, 27 percent of respondents aged between 18 and 34 years stated that a good customer service experience would be one with a knowledgeable representative.
Important aspects of a good customer service experience to customers worldwide in 2018, by age
Characteristic
Ages 18 to 34
Ages 35 to 54
Ages 55 and older
Being able to find the information I need without having to contact a support representative
15%
12%
9%
A knowledgeable customer service representative
27%
28%
40%
Not having to repeat myself if I'm transferred to a new agen
21%
24%
18%
Getting my issue resolved in a single interaction (no matter the length of time)
34%
33%
31%
Other
2%
2%
2%
Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Share of respondents9%9%40%40%18%18%31%31%2%2%12%12%28%28%24%24%33%33%2%2%15%15%27%27%21%21%34%34%2%2%Ages 18 to 34Ages 35 to 54Ages 55 and olderBeing able to find the information I need without having to contact asupport representativeA knowledgeable customer service representativeNot having to repeat myself if I'm transferred to a new agenGetting my issue resolved in a single interaction (no matter the lengthof time)Other
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%
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