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English for Tourism & Hospitality (108) by Prof. Adel AlSheikh 2020/2021

8. Telling Jokes Is Not The Same As Having Fun
My idea of hell on earth is non-stop stand up. You do not need to
make jokes to hold peoples' attention but, if you go through a two
week or two hour tour and no-one smiles during that time, you might
need to lighten up a bit - or consider a new career.
9. What Others Think Of You Counts More Than What You

Think Of Yourself
You may have all the academic/professional qualifications in the
world and have been in the business for years (decades) but you have
to reinvent yourself for every tour and every group. People have a
good antenna for someone going through the motions who no longer
cares about their passengers. Experience is important but it is no
substitute for enthusiasm.

10. It Is A Living, Not A Life
No matter how much of a buzz you get from a good tour (and it can
be quite a high) it is over soon enough, so don't neglect the important
people in your life - friends and family.

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