Google review reply templates in English and Tamil
A good reply protects your reputation, shows future customers that you listen and takes under a minute.
Principles
- Reply to every review, positive or negative, ideally within a day or two.
- Use the customer’s name and the language they wrote in.
- Keep it short, polite and specific. Never argue in public.
- Take detailed complaints offline by giving a direct contact.
- Never share private details such as bills, medical information or addresses.
Positive reviews
English
Thank you, [name], for your kind review. We are glad you liked [product or service]. We look forward to seeing you again.
Tamil
உங்கள் மதிப்புரைக்கு மிகவும் நன்றி, [பெயர்]. [பொருள் அல்லது சேவை] உங்களுக்குப் பிடித்தது அறிந்து மகிழ்ச்சி. மீண்டும் உங்களைச் சந்திக்க ஆவலுடன் காத்திருக்கிறோம்.
Negative reviews
English
We are sorry about your experience, [name]. This is not the standard we want to offer. Please contact us on [your number] so we can understand what happened and put it right.
Tamil
உங்களுக்கு ஏற்பட்ட சிரமத்திற்கு வருந்துகிறோம், [பெயர்]. நாங்கள் வழங்க விரும்பும் தரம் இது அல்ல. என்ன நடந்தது என்பதைப் புரிந்து சரிசெய்ய, தயவுசெய்து [உங்கள் எண்] என்ற எண்ணில் எங்களைத் தொடர்பு கொள்ளுங்கள்.
If the review is false, for example from someone who was never a customer, reply politely that you cannot find a record and invite them to contact you. You can also report the review to Google through your profile.
Neutral or mixed
English
Thank you for the feedback, [name]. We are happy you liked [point they praised], and we have noted your comment about [issue] with our team. We hope to serve you better next time.
Tamil
உங்கள் கருத்துக்கு நன்றி, [பெயர்]. [அவர் பாராட்டிய விஷயம்] உங்களுக்குப் பிடித்தது மகிழ்ச்சி. [குறை] பற்றிய உங்கள் கருத்தை எங்கள் குழுவிடம் தெரிவித்துள்ளோம். அடுத்த முறை இன்னும் சிறப்பாகச் சேவை செய்ய முயல்வோம்.
Rules to follow
- Do not offer incentives for reviews. Google’s policies do not allow rewards in exchange for reviews.
- Do not filter who you ask. Asking only happy customers while discouraging unhappy ones, often called review gating, goes against Google’s policy.
- Do not buy or write fake reviews. They can be removed and can put your profile at risk.
- Do ask everyone. Share a review link or QR code at the counter and in your WhatsApp thank-you message.
Need help setting up a review link, QR standee and reply routine? See Google review management and review QR standee design. For the bigger picture, read how to get more Google reviews.
Frequently asked questions
How quickly should I reply to a review?
Aim for a day or two. Prompt replies show customers you are attentive.
Can I remove a bad review?
Only if it breaks Google’s policies, such as fake or abusive content. You can report it through your profile. Otherwise, reply professionally.
Should I reply in Tamil or English?
Reply in the language the customer used. If you are unsure, a short bilingual reply works well.
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