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Spill the Tea | Badge of the Month | May 2026

  • May 1, 2026
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AlonsoC
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May 21st is International Tea Day, but here in the community, we aren’t just interested in Earl Grey or Chamomile. We’re interested in the Hot Takes. Experience Management is evolving faster than ever. From the "AI Revolution" to the changing landscape of customer expectations in 2026, everyone has that one opinion that might raise a few eyebrows and we want to hear it.

 

To earn your badge and points, "spill" your hottest take on CX, EX, or AI in the comments below. Not sure what to share? Try one of these prompts:

 

The AI Tea: What’s your hottest AI take?

The CX Tea: What is one "standard" customer service practice that needs to be retired immediately?

The EX Tea: What’s the real secret to employee engagement that companies keep overcomplicating?

The Future Tea: What’s a trend everyone is obsessed with right now that won't exist by 2027?

 

The Rules

Keep it spicy, but keep it kind. We love a bold opinion, but let's keep the discourse constructive!

Engage with the "Brew." If someone spills some tea you agree (or disagree) with, reply to their comment to keep the conversation steeping.

 


During the first week of each month, we will post a new question, topic, or activity for you to connect with the community and earn a badge. All community members who contribute a thoughtful comment to this month's discussion, between May 1 and May 31, will receive this badge worth 50 points by the end of the month.

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pamelalbeck
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  • May 1, 2026

Hello all,

I’m not a huge fan of AI and incorporate it with caution on projects,  assignments, and communication.  One of the top things that bugs me is how it and other programs translate into English.  I’ve tried it twice just to see what it would do and the results would have made my high school French teacher laugh.  I’m supposed to be heading to Europe this fall but I’ll be packing my Larousse from college and a camera with film and leaving the tech out of it.

Great topic this month!!!


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TEA - you are talking my language today!  Peppermint tea, Green tea, or Steeped Tea (Tim Hortons - Canada)  

I have some strong opinions on how we respond to homeowner/customer inquiries:

“I’m sorry you feel that way” should be retired. It’s a distancing phrase that subtly blames the customer’s reaction instead of acknowledging the experience we created. The best service recoveries I’ve seen come from specific apologies + an action plan: “I’m sorry you felt ignored when we didn’t call back as planned — here’s what I’m doing today, and what you can expect next.” Customers don’t need perfect empathy scripts — they want clarity, ownership, and next steps.


What are other thoughts on this one?  Great post for May month!