Traveling around the world has certainly helped me to conclude that people from one country to another have different languages, habits, and taboos.
These differences have brought to us, what we currently call culture. This article will somehow reveal some of the most taboos that should definitely avoid in Europe, unless you want to embarrass yourself.
So, as always bring your cake and cup of coffee and let’s start.
Age:
One of the most sensitive topics is to ask people about their age, especially if it’s a woman, this question is surely considered rude. So you should avoid it.
Marital status:
Asking people about their marital status is impolite, not only in Europe but I think everywhere around the globe. Especially, if you do not know the person very well.
However, in Europe, this question has another indicator. People will think that the one asking this question has a background intention which is trying to know their social class.
Knowing that marriage in Europe might not be a common thing, as the culture here is more open compared to other countries.
So, you will normally find most couples living together for years, with no official marriage certificate. Still, people are cool with it.
Belongings:
The same thing for belongings. people feel uncomfortable talking about their possessions, and it is a very annoying question to ask.
European in general do not like to show off, most of them prefer to leave a simple life because the culture in Europe is mainly based on equality and equal opportunities. So, showing off is a sign of foolishness.
Politics:
One of the most sensitive topics to talk about is politics, Europeans will definitely be bothered by this question,
So to keep a good relationship with them, avoid any questions about this topic, even if you just want to know about their political party or what they are supporting.
Religion:
This topic could be the most sensitive among the above taboos, as many people in Europe have different beliefs, while some of them believe some may not.
You will be considered rude if you ask this question. Let’s be honest knowing about their beliefs will help you in nothing.
Conclusion:
To avoid any embarrassment, be careful with these five taboos.
Never ask about their age,
Never ask about their belonging, how much they earn? How much do their belongings cost?
Never ask about their marital status.
Never ask about their political beliefs.
And finally Never ask about their religion.
You should always be careful talking with Europeans about these topics. Because no one knows how they will react or how they will be feeling.
To conclude this article, you should bear in mind that everyone has the right to keep their privacy and their private life away from nosy people.
So, it is better to keep these questions just for you because by being nosy you are just losing network and it will be always hard to sustain your relationships, both professional and personal relations.
Body distance, how to avoid embarrassing situations?
Body distance or distancing is one of the most important etiquette everyone should learn. While most of you may apply this etiquette based on the local social culture.
Yet, many people may fall into an awkward situation, when this distance has not been respected, and embarrass themselves.
This article is going to answer the following questions:
How long is the professional distance that you should keep between you and other?
And how to avoid any embarrassing moments?
So, as always bring your cup of coffee, and let’s start,
1. Distancing or body distance:
Body distance for the average person is very important to show respect. For instance, if you observe people that are talking to each other comfortably, you will definitely notice an important space between them.
This private space is considered important to indicate the type of relationship between you and others. Whether it is professional or personal relationship.
Therefore, one of the biggest mistakes that will put you in a silly situation is to cross this distance, with people you know that you are not too close (Professional relationship).
The first reaction you will surely see, is that the person, you are in conversation with, will move backward to maintain their private space.
If you kept insisting on crossing this space, you may find yourself on your own, and everyone will think that you are a creep.
So bear in mind that not everyone you talk with, is your close friend.
How much distance should I keep?
To answer this question, you first need to know that this distance may vary from country to country, North or South, East or West.
For instance, if we talk about Norway, people there are most known of this distancing. Usually, you will rarely see strangers sitting next to each other on a bus.
The distance between work colleagues and formal relationships may vary between 1 to 2 meters. While if you go down to the south of Europe, especially Mediterranean countries this distance will shrink a bit.
The most important thing is to always keep at least one-meter distance between you and the one you are talking to.
You should also be aware that the distance may decrease, in some situations. For example, when dealing with confidential information, the distance can be decreased to 0.5-meter or even less.
2. Touching and hugging:
Touching and hugging might not be very popular among Europeans, these behaviors can be misinterpreted and hated.
So, if you are coming from a country where hugging and touching is a normal thing, you may be careful in Europe.
Touching hands and arms is not a common thing in Europe. People will dislike you if you touch them for no reason.
Be careful, some nations in Europe especially, those countries with cold weather, may interpret touching as a violation.
Therefore, you should always AVOID any sort of touching, especially with strangers.
3. Pointing at people:
Pointing with your index at people is one of the most hated signs you have to avoid, people in Europe consider this impolite.
If you have the chance to observe, you can see that parents will automatically react if their child is pointing, and you will hear this expression: “Don’t point, it’s rude”.
From this expression you can conclude that pointing is to be AVOIDED, as it is considered impolite.
Unless you do it very much discretely, and for a reason with extra explanation, for example: Look at the blue coat in the window, the one next to the red robe, on the top right.
As a conclusion, Keep distance, No touching, and No pointing.
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First of all, let’s agree that there are two types of greetings, formal and informal greeting, but it’s clear that the formal greeting has its own usage, with specific people in specific situations.
However, an informal conversation is a casual daily conversation that mostly everyone is using, we use informal conversation almost everywhere. For example, we use it when we purchase our daily goods, when we meet with our friends, and especially at home.
This article is going to clear up the differences between formal greetings and informal greetings, also it will include Small Talkstrategies (Formal vs Informal Small Talk). So, as always bring your cup of coffee, and let’s start.
Greetings:
Generally, we have two types of greeting first is a formal greeting and the second is an informal greeting.
Formal Greeting:
Even though greetings such as, good morning, good afternoon good evening goodnight, are very famous.
However when you use these greeting, you are demonstrating, how polite and formal you as a person are.
These greetings have a time scale, which should be followed, for example:
Starting with “Good Morning”, can be used anytime in the morning about noon.
After noontime, you should be using “Good Afternoon” as a greeting, however, this one can be used up until 5:00 PM.
From 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM things might be a bit weird, because this interval of time does not fit in any category, so it’s better to just say “Hello”.
After 7:00 PM you can use “Good Evening” Notice that you can use this greeting until 10:00 PM.
As for “Goodnight”: it’s not really considered a greeting. Usually, we use goodnight to refer to Goodbye, or when you wish someone a good night before leaving.
Read more about formal-expressions
Informal Greeting:
However, on the other side synonyms like “Hello” and “Hi” are usually used between family and friends, unlike French people, Western English countries do not kiss as a form of greeting.
Sometimes you will see some women kissing each other. still it’s not the usual thing. As for men, this sort of greeting might be a bit strange.
Yet between family members, and close friends, greeting might be a bit warm with some hugs and kisses on the cheek only, this also depends on the occasion.
There is nothing specific about an informal greeting, so usually casual hi or hello will do the trick.
The same thing when you are leaving, you might just say “Bye”, “See Yall”, “Take Care”, “Goodbye”, “See You Soon”, “Goodnight”, etc. as you can see nothing specific.
Here is an article on how-to-write-a-formal-email Properly.
2. Small Talk strategies (Formal vs Informal Small Talk):
Some important Etiquette on how to open a conversation, using the correct small talk topics, usually classify you in the polite or rude category.
Therefore, you will be learning how to open a conversation using a small talk strategy. more importantly, you’ll be learning, how to differentiate between formal and informal small talk.
Small Talk:
Normally, when people meet each other and before start talking about any professional topic, they usually have a short conversation which will reflect how polite you are.
These small conversations may just be about the weather, asking about themselves, or how they are dealing with the day so far.
Therefore, you should be aware of the fact that there are formal small talks and informal small talks. so let’s begin with the Formal one.
Formal Small Talk:
It is usually very simple, you may just start with a formal greeting, simply asking about the person you’re talking to. For instance: “Good morning, Sir. How are you doing today?”
Please note that if you do not reply to this question, you will be considered impolite. So to avoid such a judgment from others, you can for example just say:
“I am good, thank you.”, or “Fine, thank you.”.
In return don’t forget to ask them back about themselves, with this simple question: “and you?”.
Bear in mind that it is considered strange to express your true feeling to a stranger, You don’t need to share whether you are happy, sad, or angry about something.
You should always remember that this is a formal relationship, and certainly, the person you are talking to doesn’t care about your emotional situation.
The only thing they care about is the business or the service that they are there for. so keep your private matters out of the conversation.
Informal Small Talk:
While this type of small talk has no specific regulation. that’s why, it is different from one to another. Yet we have tried to collect some of the most used phrases.
As for greeting, you may just use “Hi!“. Moreover, when you try to ask about the person you start talking to, you might use the following:
What is up?
How’s it going?
How’s everything?
Is everything OK?
To answer one of this questions, you might just express your current feeling, because in this situation we usually deal with friends and family. For example, an answer could be as follow:
Fine,
Not bad,
So-so,
Doing great,
OK,
All right,
Never better,
Not too bad,
Can’t complain,
Could be worse,
Must not grumble.
However, if you don’t want to share your true feeling, you may just reply with “Fine.”, and to keep yourself polite and friendly, you may just reply with:
“And you?” or “How about you?”.
That’s it for today, if you want to read more, Please check this article: formal-greetings-vs-informal-greetings
This article will try to picture a normal journey that passengers will go through during their flying, from the first thing to do when entering the airport, to the last thing to do before leaving the airport.
So bring your chocolate, fasten your belt and let’s fly together.
At the airport:
Big international airports usually have several terminals, so before you head for the airport make sure you know which terminal your flight leaves from.
1. Check-in:
When you arrive at the airport the first thing to do is check-in. That’s why, you have to go to one of the check-in counters with your luggage and give your ticket to the clerk there.
They will then weigh your language and give you your boarding pass. Do not forget to bring an your ID for domestic flights or a passport for international ones.
Note that before boarding your plane, you will have to go through passport and security control. Have your boarding pass ready to show.
2. Airport facilities:
Most airports have banks where you can exchange money and all kinds of shops where you can spend your money.
Besides toilets and sometimes baths, there are often nurseries where passengers traveling with very small children, can find everything they need when feeding or changing their babies.
Read more about it here: 10-hacks-about-traveling-by-air
2. Duty-Free shops
Once you have checked in and have some time to kill till the departure of your flight, you can take a walk around the airport until you got through to the departure lounge.
In the department lounge, you can always find a duty-free shop where alcoholic drinks, cigarettes, cosmetics, water, and books are sold at a relatively low price.
Note that everything you purchase in this area of the airport must be taken on the plane, therefore, you will almost certainly be asked to show your boarding pass when you pay.
On the airplane:
Both your boarding card and the departure board will help you to find the gate. And to board your plane you either walk straight into the plane or a bus will take you there.
When boarding the plane, the air hostesses will help you to find your seat. You will be asked to fasten your seat belt. When you are airborne, your captain will probably say a couple of words:
For instance, “Good morning, ladies and gentlemen this is your captain welcoming you on board“. With extra details about the flights and the destination”.
On most flights, you will be given some food as well, if you have a special requirement for example if you are vegetarian, you can certainly ask for special food when you make your booking.
If you are flying to a country where you are not a citizen you might need to fill out a landing card, which would include general formation about you, where are you going to stay, and the address.
Read more about accommodation here.
Arriving at your destination:
When you get off the plane, the first thing to do is to follow the arrival or baggage claim signs. First, you will have to go through passport control and then collect your luggage.
There are usually a few carousels there and above each, there is a screen telling you which flight the luggage is from.
When you have collected all your luggage, you will probably go through customs. If you have nothing to declare you can go straight to the Green Channel.
If you are in doubt or have something to declare, you have to go through the Red Channel.
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Traveling by air or flying has become easier compared to the past. However still some people find it difficult. Especially when it is their first time.
This article is going to explain some airports vocabulary, which may cause some confusing for some people, words like:
Baggage claim,
Airport transit,
Stepover,
Check-in desk,
Check-in time,
Baggage charges,
Cabin baggage,
Boarding pass,
Senator lounge,
Stepover,
Gate.
It will also explain 4 types of flying tickets that you should be aware of. So, let’s begin the learning journey.
Stepover:
Stepover is a smart way to visit a new city before reaching your final destination. So basically, when you are traveling with some extra time, of two or three days or even longer.
You can easily break your journey, in a transit country and you can spend the amount of your free time discovering the city.
However, you have to arrange this beforehand, mostly when you are purchasing your ticket, Read More about tickets here: 4-types-of-flying-tickets-your-should-know-about/
Let’s give an example, imagine you’re traveling from Thailand to Canada. Normally there is no direct flight between these two countries and there should be a transit somewhere in a midway airport, let’s say France.
The trick is very easy, all you need to do when you are purchasing the ticket from Thailand to Canada is pick the longest transit.
Let’s say you found a ticket with a travel duration of 20-hour to reach your final destination, with only two- or three-hours transit in France.
However, you also found another ticket with a travel duration of 70-hour to reach your final destination. All you need to do is to choose the one with extra hours.
In this case the second ticket. Note that this small trick will give you an extra 50 hours to spend in France. “Traveling for free”, xoxo.
Excess baggage charges:
If you have more luggage than you are allowed on your ticket, you will have to pay the cost of each extra kilo, which sometimes costs more than the value of the goods.
Some airlines charge €10 to €20 per kilo. Therefore, it’s better to not exceed the allowed weight. However, in case you find yourself facing such a situation, it’s better if you throw some of your items that cost less than the charged amount.
Baggage claim:
Baggage claim is a specific point at the airport, where you have to go to get your luggage after the flight has arrived at its destination. sometimes it’s very fast to get your luggage.
Still, sometimes you may wait a bit. It depends on how crowded the airport is. please note that a mid-day is a very busy time of the day, especially in the peak season, when everyone is traveling.
If your plane is programmed to arrive at that period, you may expect to wait a bit to get your luggage. However, night-time is the coolest time of the day, where your baggage will arrive at the baggage claim before you do.
Transit:
This word is a bit famous in airport vocabulary, a simple definition of transit or in transit is when you are traveling and you use an intermediate airport to change flights.
In a normal situation, you don’t need to leave the airport, however, sometimes you do. This depends on the airport structure, sometimes terminal 1 and terminal 2 are not really close to each other.
So, Let’s imagine your flight will stop at Heathrow airport coming from a western country, however, your final destination is not yet there. As a result of this, you have to take another flight to reach your destination.
Usually, the transition or the changing flights is within the same airport. Still, sometimes is not the case. If by any chance you faced this during your trip. You should go to the closest reception within the airport.
They will help you find your terminal for the next flight. And who knows, maybe you find yourself taking a bus or a metro or even a train to reach the other part of the airport.
Check-in desk:
The first thing to do after you enter an airport is to go to the check-in desk, where you have to deposit your baggage and get your seat for the flight, or seats for the flights In case you have a transit.
The check-in desk will help you with your registration. Moreover, if you have any questions about the flight, the extra weight, or you have a pet, the check-in desk will assist you with all your inquiries.
Check-in time:
Usually, the check-in time is referred to the amount of time you have to be at the airport prior to your departure. As sometimes the check-in line might be long, that’s why some airlines require you to be two hours earlier.
However, with nowadays online check-in, this rule might not be applicable for all flights, especially, if you are flying light, which means that you have no luggage or just your handbag or a backpack.
Therefore, the only thing you need to keep in mind is passing through the security gate, which sometimes might take some time. Especially, during the peak period of the season.
Boarding pass:
The boarding pass is a special ticket that you will be given at the check-in desk, or when you do the online check-in, which in this case, you should call it, the e-boarding pass or electronic boarding pass.
This ticket will allow you to board the plane. note that sometimes you will be asked to show it at the security gate, and before boarding.
Also when you board the cabin crew will request to see the ticket, so they can lead you to your seat number.
Gate:
It is usually the point where you are supposed to assemble before the departure of your flight after finishing with the check-in process and passing by the security check.
Cabin baggage:
This one is about the luggage that you are allowed to take with you to the plane, it is usually one-piece luggage, handbag, backpack, laptop bag with less than 8kg, or in case you are traveling with your pet. Please note that some airline companies limit the pet weight to a maximum 5 kg.
Senator lounge:
Finally, is the Senator-lounge. This area has been created for VIPs, or a certain class of passengers. For instance, if you are in business class or in the 1st class you can for sure enjoy the service.
However, you can always check your miles, this can give you a free access or a discount. After that you can just enjoy the services provided in this space, like food, drinks, or even taking a shower.
4 types of Flying Tickets your should know about.
It is no doubt that you will buy your flying tickets prior to leaving for abroad. However, what you should know is that there are different types of tickets, which you may need to know before purchasing your ticket.
Here are 4 types of flying tickets.
Open ticket:
You can buy an open ticket which means that you do not book for a particular flight and your ticket is valid for one year on the road it has been booked for.
Also, you can just book one way and then keep the returning date open, so whenever you decide to fly back, you can just book your return.
Please note that when you want to use your ticket, you have got to book it for a flight. Make sure to do this in plenty of time.
TheOK ticket:
This type of flying tickets is the most purchased among passengers, you can simply buy a ticket for a particular flight on a given day.
Usually, The Ticket will contain the letters OK in the status column tear-out voucher inside your ticket. In this case, it is advisable to reconfirm it.
Just check your email, if there are any updates from the company you are flying with. Sometimes for some reason, flight time might change or in a worse scenario, the flight will be canceled.
Requested or on request (RQ):
The status of this type of ticket usually contains REQUESTED or ON REQUEST or RQ. This simply means that you can get on a given flight only if somebody cancels his or her reservation.
Bear in mind that this type of tickets is considered a bit risky in case you have an emergency. However, if you have some free time, it is better to plan for a STEPOVER.
STAND-BY:
The last type of ticket is the STAND-BY ticket, where you can purchase it for certain flights at a discount price.
It is valid for one specific airline and one specific route. STAND-BY tickets are provided on a “first come- first served” basis.
Note that you will get such a ticket at the airport only. Therefore, you must be prepared to wait and possibly be disappointed.
Because literally, what you are going to do when purchasing this type of ticket is to wait until the company finds a seat for you. which might not be the case from the first time.
Today we are going to talk about your hotel journey, from the first minute inside the hotel to the last min. which is when you decide to leave the hotel.
As always bring your chocolate bar and let’s start.
Check-in:
First thing first, when you arrive at the hotel, you should follow some process. Beginning with the check-in, as this should be the first thing to do, check-in usually is a very easy process.
All you need to do is to go to the receptionist, and identify yourself, in addition to that sharing some basic information might be required.
For instance, whether you have a reservation or not, your name, your ID, and a small form to fill.
The Room:
In your hotel room, you will find a guide service available to you, as well as other items.
For example you will find the guide or information booklet placed next to your bed. also you can see the room service menu, brochures, writing papers, and envelopes.
You will also find a telephone directory and possibly a notebook will be placed on your bedside table. This is made specifically for inner calls.
Which means you can make calls within the hotel network in simple words, you can call anyone or any room at the hotel. The good news is, this service is usually free of charge.
You will also find a remote control for the TV and a light switch close to your bed. Moreover, the laundry bag and the list which you tick or pre-ordered will be in your wardrobe or chest of drawers.
Cleaning the room:
There will be some cards placed on the insides of your door handle, such as add “Do not disturb”, “Early morning tea”, and “Please Clean the Room”,
These cards can place on the outside door handle, in case you require these services.
Usually, you can place the “Don’t disturb” and “Early Morning Tea” cards before going to sleep, and the “Please Clean the Room” cards when you are staying for more than a night.
Be careful to not place this card when you are in the room, otherwise, the chambermaid will come to clean the room. xoxo, It is always better to request this service when you are going out.
Foods and Drinks:
Moreover, as part of your room service, you can order some food and drinks. Thus, you will find a menu card in your room with the numbers that you should ring.
Do not expect much cause this menu is very limited. you can get some sandwiches, beverages or some local sweets not more than that, of course, this service is NOT free of charge.
As part of the services that any hotel should provide, is the right to complain if you don’t like something, all you need to do is to speak to the reception.
However, if you mostly felt very strongly about something, it’s better to ask to see the manager.
What to complain about?
The bill,
Dirty towels,
Cleaning sheets,
Problem with the hot water,
Toilet flush,
Shower unit,
Air conditioning,
The noise, etc.
Normally the complaints are about dirty towels if you feel they need to be changed, or to request some cleaning sheets, or maybe a problem with the hot water, toilet flush, shower unit, air conditioning, or even changing the room if it is too noisy for you.
Do not forget that you can also complain about your bill if you detect a problem with it. These sort of small matters might be solved at the reception.
However, if you feel that your problem will not be resolved by the receptionist you might just request to see the manager.
Just remember to always stay calm and nice. kindness always wins.
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Checking-out:
This checking-out process is the final thing to do when you decide to leave the hotel.
The process is usually very easy, when you want to check out, you should just go to the reception, and leave the room key there.
Note that you will be probably asked to settle your account if you get extra services. For instance, food, drinks, or had access to some paid facilities within the hotel during your stay.
Bear in mind that the additional fee will be automatically added to your bill.
When you visit a hotel, you should be aware of the hotel positions or hotel personnel ranking. Hotels have a different hierarchy of positions.
This article will try to uncover the names of the different hotel positions from the bellboy to the manager position.
So Briny your chocolate bar and let’s start.
Receptionist:
The receptionist is the one who is responsible for all types of registrations. This person may be the first to meet when entering the hotel. the main job of a receptionist is to assist clients with, their check-ins, check-outs, payments, ordering, etc. In general, the receptionist is your man when you are lost or you have a question in the hotel (services, facilities, events, etc.) or even in the city.
The manager:
From the name, you may have guessed the position rank. The manager normally is in charge of the general running of the hotel. You may not meet with him/her regularly. However, if you have a complaint, the receptionist will automatically contact the manager to come.
Please note that this is the process that normal hotels are using. Yet, in some cases, the receptionist may take care of your complaint and try to fix it.
Bellboy:
The Bellboy mission is very simple and important. Usually, a Bellboy shows guests to their rooms, delivers messages, and carries luggage. So next time when you meet with a Bellboy do not forget to tip them well. xoxo
Liftboy:
Though I am not sure if this position still exists, however, in some fancy hotels they still hire a Lift boy. Basically, a Lift boy is responsible for the elevators.
Doorman:
A doorman’s main rule is to receive guests and order taxi cabs. Even though this position is disappearing. Yet, some hotels are still hiring a Doorman, especially in fancy hotels, 5 stars and above.
Housekeeper:
A housekeeper is in charge of linen, decorations, and general cleanliness of the hotel, a housekeeper has different responsibilities within a hotel, for instance, if the hotel is organizing an event, the housekeeper will be in charge of managing and decorating the Syndicate Rooms, Conference and Banqueting Facilities and other spaces. Read more about hotel facilities here: Hotels facilities, get the most from your hotel stay.
Floor attendant:
The next hotel position is the floor-attendant is normally in charge of matters of cleanliness and also room service on a particular floor.
Therefore, sometimes if you request some cleaning out of the cleaning periods, or you have ordered food to your room, the floor attendant will take care of this.
For example, let’s imagine you have ordered some drinks, and while drinking, you have mistakenly broke the drinking cup, in this case, you should call room service, more specifically the floor attendant to come and clean the mess.
Chambermaid:
The chambermaid’s main role is to clean the rooms, usually, you will meet with a chambermaid every morning, their working hours are between the check-out and the check-in period.
The switchboard operator:
The main mission of a switchboard operator is to connect outgoing and incoming phone calls within the hotel.
Maintenance man:
Usually, a maintenance man takes care of the technical equipment in a hotel. Most importantly what you need to know is that you can request his/her help in case you are facing the following issues in your room, for instance, Air-condition, Heater, Light, Television, Wi-Fi, etc.
That’s it for the hotel positions, you may also be interested to read more about hotel, below are some articles related to.
This article is sharing the following hotel facilities:
Hotel possible arrangements (half board vs full board),
Type of rooms,
10Hotels services and facilities.
1.Hotel possible arrangements (half board vs full board):
A hotel or a guest house may have a bed and breakfast (B&B). If you have a half board then you are allowed to have a breakfast and lunch or breakfast and evening meal. However, full board means that you have all your meals in the hotel.
2.Type of rooms:
Usually, when you book a room in a hotel or any type of accommodation, the manager may ask you about the type of room you have booked. whether it’s a single room, twin room, suite, double room, connecting rooms, etc.
Check 14 different types of accommodation you should learn about. To learn more about the different types of accommodations.
To explain the difference between these rooms in a quick way. Here are the following definitions of each type: a single room is a room for one person. However, a twin room is a room with two single beds for two people.
On the other hand, a suite is one or two bedrooms with a sitting room. a Double room is a room with one large bed for two persons.
Last but not least, the connecting rooms which are two or more rooms with private connecting doors, you can move from one room to another without going to the corridor.
3. 10 Hotels services and facilities:
Even though in a hotel you can get access to different facilities. Yet some clients are not aware of even the existence of these services. Today we will try to explain some of these facilities.
Direct-Dial Telephone:
Starting with a direct-dial telephone, although nowadays no one is using this type of telephone, some hotels are still providing this service.
Online TV Channels:
Next is the online TV channels, some hotels have access to online streaming movies, for instance, Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO, etc. All you need is to ask.
24 Room Service:
Next is the 24 room service, this service should be provided by most hotels, where you can order food and drinks in your room day and night.
Luncheon Buffet:
The next service might not be provided by all hotels, however, some are still providing it. The luncheon buffet is a food buffet where all the food is set out and you just need to help yourself. Of course, this service is limited to specific eating periods.
Secretarial And Translation Services:
The next service is secretarial and translation services which may not be that common in all hotels, maybe only 5 stars hotels and higher are providing this service. Simply, the client can request an interpreter that will help out with his or her meeting, also they can just have a temporary secretaries service.
Theatre style:
The client can enjoy this service in case there is a play hosted by the hotel, also if you’re an artist looking for a stage to rent to do your show, some hotels are providing this service. However, don’t expect a big stage, it could be like a small stage with some seats. So you should not raise your expectation.
Conference And Banqueting Facilities:
Next is the conference and banqueting facilities, clients can have meetings and formal dining services. Note that this area may not exist in all hotels.
Meeting Place:
The meeting place is a very common space in all hotels, where you can book the space for your professional or even personal meeting. This space aims to help you meet up with others that are with you in the same hotel or outsiders.
So next time if you want to see somebody and have a chat with or even make your work meetings there, go and request this from the receptionist.
Syndicate Rooms:
These equipped rooms are occupied particularly for meetings and lectures. Therefore, if you’re a coach or you have invited someone to be part of a seminar or even to do a presentation. This option will be your best bet. However, these rooms are usually for VIPs, which may be a bit pricey.
Whirlpool:
This service might just be provided by 5 stars hotels and higher. Basically, it delivers to guests access to a Jacuzzi which is a small pool with a high-pressure jet of water. some hotels may also provide free or paid access to their swimming pool.
These were the most common hotel facilities. Some hotels may provide more services. If you are interested in accommodation and hotels, we recommend to read:
14 different types of accommodation you should learn about.
What accommodation should we pick? Usually, when we decide to travel or just move to another city, the first thing our human instinct alarm system activates, is the surviving mode. On this specific moment our basic need will become the most important thing that we will be mainly concentrating on it.
In our case is the security feature, more specifically, where are we going to spend the night when we reach our new destination. “the new city or the new country”. Therefore, today we are going to talk about the different types of accommodations that may come across you while traveling or just moving to another city.
You should learn the various categories of accommodation, this article is sharing 14 types of accommodation that you need to know about. So, let’s start:
We have:
Country inn,
Hotels,
Self-catering,
Bedsitter,
Airport hotel,
Paying guest,
Hostel,
Private home,
Guesthouse,
Farmhouses,
Apartment or flat,
Campsites,
Motel,
Holiday village.
Accommodation Types:
Private home & paying guest:
So let’s imagine you want to stay with your friends in this case you will be staying in a type of accommodation that we call a private home or you can stay in someone’s house as a payingguest, for instance, a student on a short course prefer this type of accommodation.
Bedsitter & apartment:
If you’re staying for some time, then you might need to rent an apartment or flat though you might find that a Bedsitter is cheaper. A bedsitter is just one room with cooking facilities, and you might have to share a bathroom and toilet with other tenants.
Guest house:
If you’re staying for a week or so, you might like to take advantage of bed and breakfast facilities in a guest house. It’s usually a large house which has been converted to accommodate up to 20 people.
Hotels & motels:
Yet, a business person may like better to stay in a hotel or a motel. which is usually found near a motorway. Or you may also need to stay overnight at the airport hotel in case of a very early flight or change flights with some time to spend.
However, if you’re on holiday, then you might enjoy camping or caravanning as there are many well-planned campsites. The good thing is that campers don’t have to produce any identity cards or complete any forms. you can only obtain information from the National Tourist Boards and make a reservation for the peak season.
Don’t forget that you cannot stay on private land without asking permission from the Landowner. You certainly cannot stay by the roadside as this is illegal.
Country inn and farmhouses:
Though you can stay in a country inn which would be a small hotel in the country. many farmhouses also offer accommodation, particularly for families.
Self-catering:
Having a self-catering holiday in case you are autonomous, and you prefer to do everything yourself, cooking and cleaning; renting a house, a cottage, or chalet will be your best bet.
A chalet is usually part of some larger complex that is specially designed for holidays. it is usually a small house with two or three rooms containing beds, minimum furniture, bathroom and toilet, and basic cooking facilities.
Holiday village:
In case you prefer small villages and nature, you should stay in a holiday village, which consists of individual cottages or bungalows occupied with the same facilities as a chalet. you will be provided with entertainment and sporting facilities there.
Youth hostel:
Finally, if you are a student looking for very cheap accommodation, and also a way of seeing the country, you might like to stay in a youthhostel. which you can connect with different people of all ages, this will help you to get tips and recommendations about the country and the places to visit.
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