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Activity 3
Practice the dialogue with your partner. You have to change some of
the information such the time, name of the tourist, place, and travel
agent.
Activity 4
Work in pair to create or write dialogues of asking and giving tourist
information. Then demonstrate in front of the class and minimize to
look at what you write.

Activity 5
Read the following greeting, welcoming and introducing one’s self to
tourists at the airport and in the bus.

Greeting, Welcoming and Introducing Oneself
When meeting members of a tour on arrival, a guide performs the
following activities such as greeting, welcoming and introducing
himself. In introducing himself, the tour guidementions his full name,
tour operator’s name, business address and other supporting
information. Some examples of greeting, welcoming and introducing
one’s self are as follows.

1. Good morning, welcome to Bandung. I am David Mahardika, your
guide for this tour. I’ll tell you all about the things you will see. If
you have any questions, you feel free to ask. It is my job to answer
your questions. All my time is free to talk to you. Thank you

2. Good afternoon everyone. My name is Lukas Widyanto. On behalf
of Viva Tour Agency, I would like to welcome you all to Bandung.
The bus ride to your Preanger hotel takes you about fifteen
minutes. Right now I’d like to take a minute to familiarize you with
the area and tell a brief safety precaution. You have to fasten safety
belts and remain seated until we reach our destination.

3. Dear visitors,I would like to welcome you all to Bandung. Allow me
to introduce myself. My name is Michelle. I am your guide and will

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