Task Eight Farewell

Practice After-class Task In-Class Activities General Objectives Pre-Activity Farewell

General Objectives 2. how to make a farewell speech (formal of informal), paying attention to the organization of the speech. 3. to remind the tourists to have their luggage and passport in preparation for going through the Customers, and for the packaging or shipping of their goods.  The students will learn: 1. the etiquettes of bidding a farewell party and how to arrange such a party for the tourists. 4. to practice what has been learned in oral practice and role play according to the given situation.

Farewell

Pre-Activity 1.What are the traditional Chinese ways of bidding farewells? 2. What does the reputation of a travel service depend upon? 3. What can you do to make sure you will have satisfied guests? 4. Say a few words about tipping in China.

In-Class Activities Brainstorming No. 1 Farewell No. 3 Useful expressions No. 2

Brainstorming Suppose you are going to end the tour with the tourists, how will you bid farewell and organize a farewell party?

Useful expressions  keep in touch 经常联系  take care 多保重  say hello to… for me 代我向 …… 问 好  look forward to seeing you again (soon) 盼望不久后能见到你  take good care of yourself 您多保 重

Useful expressions  good luck with…(you) 祝 …… （您） 走运  Wish you all the best. 祝你一切都好  Have a good day. 祝你度过快乐的一 天  remember me to… 请代我向 …… 问 好  give best regards to… 向 …… 致意  Don’t forget to give me a ring. 别 忘了给我打个电话  Remember to drop me a line. 记 住给我写封短信

Farewell Procedure Sample Speech some Etiquette Tips of gift- giving

Procedure Step 1  Expressing your reluctance to depart from the tourists  Parting is such sweet sorrow.

Procedure Step 2  Summing up the journey these days, thanking the tourists for their cooperation and understanding, seeking advices from them for better service  While you were here, you visited some of our most beautiful scenic spots and places of interests.  I want to express my sincere appreciation for your friendship.  Your advice and suggestions are highly appreciated.

Procedure Step 3  Giving your best wishes.  Please say hello to your family and your friends.

Sample Speech: Ladies and Gentlemen: Time has gone so quickly and your trip to China is drawing to an end. Tomorrow, you will be leaving Guangzhou for America by air. Before we depart, I’d like to say I am so lucky to be your guide. Your duration of stay in our country was only two and a half weeks’ long; however, we really had a good time. Everybody in the group has been very cooperative, friendly, understanding and punctual. This is what I witnessed and experienced, and it is much appreciated.

Sample Speech: Parting is such a sweet sorrow. However, this parting is just the beginning of our friendship. I believe that this friendship will continue to grow in this future. Upon your arrival in the United States, please send my best regards to your family, friends and colleagues. I hope you have a wonderful journey!

Gift It’s a good practice to give gifts when somebody is leaving.

Some Etiquette Tips of gift-giving  Selection  Timing  Proportion  Taste

Practice Translat- ion Role- Play

Translation 各位朋友，时间过得太快，短短五天已经过 去了。在此，我不得不为大家送行，心中真的有 许多眷恋。无奈，天下没有不散的宴席，也没有 永远在一起的朋友，但愿我们还有再见的机会。 承蒙各位朋友支持，我感到此次接待工作非 常顺利，心情也非常高兴，在此，我代表旅行社 向大家表示衷心的感谢！但不知大家的心情是否 愉快？对我们的工作是否满意？好，如果是这样， 我们就更高兴了！如果我们的服务有不周之处， 一方面请大家多多包涵，另方面还望大家提出来， 现在也好，回去写信也好，以便我们不断改进， 提高服务质量

Role-Play  Situation 1: Give a formal farewell speech at a dinner party.

 Situation 2: You’ve bought the tickets for the tourists at the airport and give them a short and informal see-off speech.

After-class Task  More practice after class about giving a farewell speech.  Preparation for presentation during the next session.