The Peak-End Rule in Action: When a Good Ending Covers a Bad Beginning
This article illustrates Daniel Kahneman’s peak-end rule through a real-life customer service story: wrongful charges on a credit card were overshadowed by a quick and positive resolution. This article examines how endings influence customer memory, why some companies may design journeys that capitalize on this bias, and what CX leaders should do to foster trust rather than masking poor practices.
