Customer v Client

What's the difference between a customer and a client?

A customer buys a good or service; something specific and tends to be a shorter "relationship" e.g. someone who buys something in a shop

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A client is normally in business and looks to follow the advice and knowlege of a business leader. A protective, ongoing " relationship" is formed with a client. e.g. a lawyers has many clients.

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Have you  ever had to make a complaint as a customer?

Have you ever had an awkward customer or a client who was difficult to please?

Comments

Montse said…
Hi, Graham. I’ve understood the difference between two words: a baker has customers and a bank has clients.
Graham said…
Montse:

It's not that easy. A bank can have clients and customers. People like you and me are customers. Investment banks have clients.

Lawyers and architects also have clients.