Opt for Spanish3 of 7If John Leahy needs to speak to a live person, he chooses the Spanish option if there is one."I usually do this for airlines and other travel-related needs. I use this option a lot during holiday busy times like Christmas," he says. "Usually the lines are a lot shorter."It helps if you speak Spanish, of course, but Leahy says you don't need to be fluent to use this customer service option. Related Articles:Appliance rebate dilemmaHow long will your house last?How to win a credit card dispute5 investing myths debunkedRelated Links:Simplify finances via online bankingUse cell phone for budgetingFind great last-minute getaways7 ways to save on groceries advertisement
If John Leahy needs to speak to a live person, he chooses the Spanish option if there is one.
"I usually do this for airlines and other travel-related needs. I use this option a lot during holiday busy times like Christmas," he says. "Usually the lines are a lot shorter."
It helps if you speak Spanish, of course, but Leahy says you don't need to be fluent to use this customer service option.
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