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Client x Customer
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danibauer
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Client x Customer
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Good morning, dear colleagues!!!
I �d like to know the difference between the words client and customer. One of my business students used the word �client� during a meeting, but he was corrected by his boss, that said: "They aren �t our client, they �re our customer." I�ve tried to find the answer on the internet, but it�s very vague�
Thanks in advance!!! Have a great Sunday!
XO, Daniela |
15 Mar 2009
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Greek Professor
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Hello danibauer,
I hope this is useful...
1. somebody using professional service: a person or organization taking advice from a lawyer, accountant, or other professional person
2. customer: a person or organization to whom goods or services are provided and sold
3. user of social service agency: somebody who uses the services of a social services agency
4. person or entity helped by another: a person or entity dependent on the protection or patronage of another person or entity
the former Soviet Union and its clients in the Middle East
Encarta � World English Dictionary � & (P) 1998-2004 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
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15 Mar 2009
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danibauer
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Thank you, Greek Professor, for your prompt reply! |
15 Mar 2009
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_babz
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hi there
both are synonyms, but this is what I found:
a customer: a person who purchases goods or services from another; buyer; patron.
a client: a person or group that uses the professional advice or services of a lawyer, accountant, advertising agency, architect, etc. OR a person who is receiving the benefits, services, etc., of a social welfare agency, a government bureau, etc.
I underlined the key words , so there is a slight difference.,
hope that helps! :)
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15 Mar 2009
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danibauer
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Thanks, tbabalis!!! It really helped me! |
15 Mar 2009
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tensilestrain
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Thanks, danibaue,r for raising the question.
Thanks, tbabalis, for answering.
I �ve learnt something new. |
15 Mar 2009
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Ayaniw
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Hi!
a customer = a person or an organization that buys something from a shop / store or business: one of the shop�s best / biggest customers.
a client = a person who uses the services or advice of a professional person or organization:a lawyer with many famous clients.
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15 Mar 2009
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danibauer
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Thanks, Ayzman!
I �ve got great explanations from all of you!
Cheers,
Daniela |
15 Mar 2009
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