To avoid this situation, marketers should consider establishing a separate Facebook page or Twitter handle dedicated to dealing with customer complaints.

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But you have the opportunity to avoid this situation by following the fair and reasonable path set forth in this letter.

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To avoid this situation (which often represents a substantial cost) you should set strict time limits on the use of contractors .

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The best way to handle this situation is to avoid it.

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