Sources for Reference:
The Lesson
Additional references that you find
Read the scenario:
John is a young and ambitious student attending a Tourism and Hospitality networking event for the first time. He is eager to meet new people and make connections, but he is also nervous about making mistakes. John arrives at the event early and stands awkwardly in the corner, unsure what to do. He sees a group of people talking and laughing, and he decides to join them. However, as soon as he approaches the group, they go silent and stare at him. John feels uncomfortable and quickly retreats back to his corner.
After a few minutes, John finally converses with a woman named Sarah. Sarah is a travel agent, and John is eager to learn more about her business. However, he starts talking about himself without allowing Sarah to speak. Sarah becomes bored and disengaged, and she eventually excuses herself to talk to someone else. John is determined to make the most of the event. He approaches with a serious face, another person named Jim. John introduces himself and immediately asks the person if they are hiring. Jim, being nice, responds that he is not sure and excuses himself, leaving the conversation. John spends the rest of the event awkwardly mingling with people, but he makes no meaningful connections. He leaves the event feeling frustrated and discouraged.
Answer the Question in Paragraph form:
1. What are all the things John did wrong at the Tourism and hospitality networking event?
2. What could John have done better to network successfully?
Length:
A minimum of 300 words.
Format:
Times New Roman, 12-font, double-spaced.
Documentation Style:
Modern Language Association (MLA) or American Psychological Association (APA). You must complete an accurate Works Cited or References, and you must include accurate in-text citations for each direct quote or paraphrase that you include.
