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How do I tell a company my order came broken?

You will write a calm message asking the company to fix it.

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Getting a broken item is frustrating. You have every right to ask for help.

ChatGPT is a free AI helper. AI means a computer that writes with you. It can keep your message calm and clear.

A calm note often works best. You say what you bought, what is wrong, and what you want. AI can shape that for you.

Try this
  1. Open ChatGPT and start a new message.
  2. Tell it what you bought and how it broke.
  3. Say what you want, like a refund or a new one.
  4. Copy the message into your email to the company.
A message you can copy

Please write a calm, polite complaint. I bought [the item] and it arrived broken. I want them to [send a new one or give a refund].

Paste it into ChatGPT, then change the words in brackets to fit you. It opens in a new tab, so you will not lose this page.

Buddy, your friendly guide
Buddy says

Keep a photo of the broken item. It helps your case.

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