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What differentiates excellent service from forgettable service? No one is perfect; it's how the imperfections are handled that determines whether customer service is poor, average, good or excellent

From time to time, we list those that make Crystal's Cuts for giving exemplary service. Using restaurants as a general guide, our ratings don't take into account food or product unless noted otherwise. This is primarily about the service, the business etiquette that distinguishes them from other vendors.

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Sat, August 08, 2009: Long Beach Animal Shelter
CRYSTAL'S CUTS RATING:
Don't bother trying to adopt a cat if there's even 1% chance it will be outside. Heard of the crazy cat ladies? These folks make them look sane. We were… Read More >

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Sat, April 25, 2009: Car Chase
CRYSTAL'S CUTS RATING:
Why is that a car chase will knock out regular news broadcasts—even on election night? Only in our beloved SoCal … Read More >

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Sun, April 19, 2009: Anti-CNN
CRYSTAL'S CUTS RATING:
Speaking of news stations, since when did reporters add quips like, “this is anti-CNN” ?? My old journalism professor would have dashed out an “F” should that comment wind up… Read More >

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Sat, April 04, 2009: Washington, D.C. taxi cabs
CRYSTAL'S CUTS RATING:
Washington, D.C. taxi cabs, the mixed bag—the bad ones don’t know where the water is in Alexandria or won’t take you to Alexandria and the few good ones make up… Read More >

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Thu, December 04, 2008: Mornings on 2
CRYSTAL'S CUTS RATING:
Clone please—Mornings on 2 in the Bay Area, Can’t someone else make a good local morning show for Southern California? Read More >

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