Rationale: Intangibility refers to the fact that there are no material or physical aspects to a service: physical elements help to reduce this effect, and make the provision concrete for the customer. Inseparability and perishability refer to the fact that
services are created and consumed at the same time: they cannot be stored - and pose challenges to demand forecasting
and scheduling. Variability refers to the fact that services are specific to the situation and cannot easily be standardised.Ways in: What do physical elements do for a customer purchasing eg a train ride or legal advice? If you knew the meaning of the
term 'intan