Although Dong Qiangqiang has just started to learn how to lead a group, his entry into the industry was much smoother than many others because of the guidance of his predecessor, Lao Bai. For example, he knows what things are important and critical.
Or rather, finding restaurants and collecting tips.
Generally speaking, international flights take a long time, and the food in economy class of most airlines is mediocre. In addition, long-term flights bring fatigue, poor sleep quality, small space for activities, or anxiety in confined spaces. Many people have little appetite on the plane and feel particularly hungry after getting off the plane and exercising for a while.
At this time, many tourists will become particularly concerned and picky about eating, which is not a particularly important thing in the first place.
Gu Long once said that if you want to win a man's heart, you must first capture his stomach. If a tour guide wants to be recognized by the members of the tour group, he must capture the stomachs of a group of people. There are men and women, young and old, and they all have preferences for sour, sweet, spicy, and salty. It is really difficult to agree with everyone.
Therefore, the first meal after the tour group lands is extremely important. It represents the tour guide’s familiarity with the local catering industry. In other words, experienced people can tell whether the tour guide’s professional level is good or not by just one meal. They would think, can someone take me to a good place if I can’t even find a good restaurant?
Although there were many Chinese restaurants across Germany around 2001, many Chinese restaurants were not actually opened by Chinese, but by Southeast Asians, selling dog meat under the guise of Chinese food. Their Chinese food was neither traditional Chinese nor traditional Chinese food. The dishes are not exactly Southeast Asian food, they are a bit different.
But for Germans who have never seen the world, this is Chinese food.
There are several Chinese restaurants opened by Southeast Asians in larger German cities, but in smaller cities there is often not even a single Chinese restaurant.
According to Duanmu, the Wanfu restaurant recommended by Dong Qiangqiang has been operating in Hamburg since the 1970s. It is definitely a time-honored restaurant and its dishes are very authentic. The three treasures of the restaurant are: Wanfu roast duck, Kung Pao chicken and sweet and sour pork loin. Although it seems like a home-cooked dish to the Chinese, to the Germans it is already a worldly delicacy.
Seeing a group of people holding the menu and praising it, Dong Qiangqiang felt relieved.
While everyone was paying their bills first, Dong Qiangqiang pulled Mr. Cheng aside and whispered: "Mr. Cheng, do you think this restaurant is to everyone's liking?"
"Not bad." Mr. Cheng praised, but his face showed no expression.
"Since everyone is satisfied, do you think you can let everyone pay today's tip first? In this way, I will send everyone to the hotel directly after the meal, and everyone can rest soon after checking in, so there is no need to collect it again. "Dong Qiangqiang said while watching the other party's reaction.
Once a tourist is satisfied with the restaurant, it is easiest to negotiate and collect money while the other person is in a good mood. Of course, this is what Lao Bai reminded him. After all, there are all kinds of people who travel abroad, including stingy chicken thieves, iron cocks, and Grandet. And the most important thing is that domestic tourists do not have the habit and awareness of tipping tour guides and drivers. They always feel as if they are willing to tip. , just don’t give it if you don’t want to, but that’s not the case. Most tour guides and drivers tip on a daily basis, ranging from 3-5 marks per person per day.
Mr. Cheng smiled slightly and pointed at the cheerful crowd with his hand: "Xiao Dong, I have no objection to your request. But now that everyone is still hungry, I suggest you wait until everyone is full and full before accepting it."
Seeing that Mr. Cheng did not object, Dong Qiangqiang was very happy. He had already foreseen that there were many thorny people in this group, and they might not be too happy about tipping, but if the leader did not instigate, then it should not be a big problem.
At this moment, Qu Shan called Dong Qiangqiang.
"Then please take it easy." Dong Qiangqiang smiled at Mr. Cheng and walked outside the restaurant, "Hey, Qu Shan, are you okay?"
"You didn't come to class this afternoon, but there was neither roll call nor a quiz. I have sorted out the notes and will give them to you next week."
Before Dong Qiangqiang left the preparatory school, he asked Qu Shan to keep an eye on his attendance and notes. When he heard what she said, he immediately felt relaxed and said gratefully, "Thank you very much. I'll treat you to dinner next week."
"Well," Qu Shan said without hurrying to hang up the phone, but hesitantly said, "Other boys also borrowed notes from me today. They said that my notes were very complete and my handwriting was neat, so they gave me 10 marks. labor costs.”
Dong Qiangqiang understood it as soon as he heard it. He didn't expect that the other party would ask him for money, but after all, he had something to ask for, and it was hard to accuse the other party of being a money fan. He thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll give you 10 marks too."
"Okay. See you later." Qu Shan quickly hung up the phone.
Just as Dong Qiangqiang was about to return to the restaurant, Lao Bai's call came again. Just as he was answering Lao Bai's call, some people wearing blue and black uniforms appeared in front of him. Before he could see clearly, those people swarmed into the restaurant.
"I may not be able to hold a wedding on the 3rd of next month." Lao Bai said quickly. "On Monday, Hualing changed her mind and wanted to have an outdoor wedding. I went to the park she liked today to ask, and they said that now You have to queue up to review the applicant’s information and wait for notification.”
Dong Qiangqiang's heart sank, he looked away at the restaurant, and asked: "Is it because of the incident in New York?"
"I think so too. I have also asked several other parks. The situation is similar. They all have to wait. Hualing is not willing to improvise. I can only take it one step at a time. If they agree, then I will come as scheduled. , if the park does not approve it, then let’s wait or postpone it, you just know.”
"Old Bai, I think... you should find someone else to be your best man. I may not be suitable."
Lao Bai seemed to have guessed that Dong Qiangqiang would say this, and asked in a low voice: "That classmate of yours hasn't been contacted yet?"
Dong Qiangqiang sighed, saying nothing.
"I still hope that this candidate is you, but if you are in a bad mood, then I won't force it." Lao Bai paused, "I don't need the best man either."
"This..." Dong Qiangqiang was really surprised.
"Let's see about this later, don't be in a hurry." Lao Bai seemed to have found the right way to chat with Dong Qiangqiang. Seeing that his tone was wrong, he immediately changed the topic, "By the way, how was the group today? Did you collect the tip? ?”
"There were a few people who spoke harshly, but the leader just now said I could take them away after dinner."
"Well, this is also okay." Lao Bai changed the topic, "Have you chosen all the tourist attractions?"
Dong Qiangqiang probably reported the names of several well-known attractions in Hamburg. He thought that Lao Bai would appreciate his job well done, but Lao Bai was silent for a moment after listening and asked quietly: "You didn't arrange the Casino and the red light district?"
Without allowing Dong Qiangqiang to explain, he heard a noise coming from the restaurant behind him.
Dong Qiangqiang hurriedly looked back and saw a dark group of people who were not eating. They were all standing in the restaurant, talking loudly to each other.
"I'll call you later." After Dong Qiangqiang finished speaking, he turned around and hurried into the restaurant.
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