B10:44
The guest arrived early, looking exhausted.
The guest arrived early, looking exhausted.
I checked the system and saw the room was not ready.
I checked the system and saw the room was not ready.
I took a breath and walked over to them.
I took a breath and walked over to them.
I smiled and said, 'I am so sorry for the wait.'
I smiled and said, 'I am so sorry for the wait.'
They looked disappointed but stayed quiet.
They looked disappointed but stayed quiet.
I continued, 'While you wait, may I offer you coffee?'
I continued, 'While you wait, may I offer you coffee?'
Their face softened a little.
Their face softened a little.
I showed them to the lounge area.
I showed them to the lounge area.
I promised, 'I will personally let you know the moment it is ready.'
I promised, 'I will personally let you know the moment it is ready.'
They thanked me and sat down.
They thanked me and sat down.
I felt proud I stayed calm and kind.
I felt proud I stayed calm and kind.
The room was ready fifteen minutes later.
The room was ready fifteen minutes later.
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Handling a Tired Guest When the Room Isn't Ready
by @avaspeaks