No Matter which areas of the industry you choose to work in upon the completion of your course, you will need to have a pleasant personality, be confident in dealing with people, and possess dedication, flexibility, flair and creativity. You will also need to be a lateral and progressive thinker and show an acceptance of various cultural and ethnic groups within the hospitality industry and the society at large. You will need to shoulder social responsibility towards individuals, social groups in general and to the needs of the others within the industry. You should have the ability to undertake a diverse range of tasks in an appreciative and technically competent manner.
Honesty
The hotel industry places before you various temptations on a regular basis. Several times a day there are objects placed before us that we would like to possess.
They range from ridiculously simple articles like soaps and shampoos to expensive bottles of wines. Then there are guest’s belongings like jewelry, cameras, cash etc.
If you succumb to these temptations, it is only a matter of time before you find yourself out of the job in a disgraceful manner.
Integrity
Right before our eyes we see lifestyles of the rich and famous. We may be tempted to forget that we are here to serve and not to party. Temptations in the form of alcohol, drugs and flesh seem very attainable and desirable. You need to remind yourself on a regular basis as to where you are coming from.
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