atender a la gente

to serve people

atender a la gente(ah-tehn-dehr ah lah hehn-teh)

intransitive verb phrase

1. (general)

a. to serve people

Recuerda ser cortés cuando atiendas a la gente. El cliente siempre tiene la razón.

Remember to be courteous when serving people. The customer is always right.

b. to deal with the public

Al atender a la gente, en particular si recibe una queja, es fundamental escuchar.

When dealing with the public, particularly if you're taking a complaint, it's fundamental to listen.