Comprehensive and detailed summary of Tourism notes for Term 4 section 21, 22, 23 and 25. Section 24 is not applicable. Added to these notes of mine, are pictures and extra information which were asked in numerous exams and were not included in the study guide and text book. If you study from thes...
o Aspects to consider to communicate effectively with foreign visitors:
Be familiar with different cultural greeting customs
Be aware of culturally acceptable gestures
Speak clearly and slowly
Use simple language
Develop good listening skills
Be aware of facial expressions
o How to remove discomfort:
Use an interpreter
Take food preferences in account
Take religion in consideration
Social practises
Dress code into consideration
Respect traditions, customs and behavioural practises of guests
Don’t start sensitive topic of conversation
o Tips for effective communication:
Speak slowly
Vary your tone
Speak clearly
Eye contact
Verbal communication
Face-to-face conversations – telephone, video, radio, television
Communicate effectively
Good tone, speech, clarity, facial expressions, eye contact, gestures and
posture.
Verbal communication via telephone
Speak clearly and slowly
Answer quickly, greet, name of organisation and your name, ask, smile, quick
responding, direct to other caller or ask to hold, take down notes.
Written communication
Typed or hand written
Formal language
Avoid using symbols
Correct spelling and grammar
Useful signs for people of other languages
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