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Besides, if I recall correct you run a lodge in South Africa. I was extremely surprised by the tone of your postings. If you run a business, you should have at least some basic knowledge of marketing and behaviour towards (prospective) customers. People reading your postings will not really be inclined to book your lodge, if they think that is the kind of tone you use towards others. It's a tone used by several people in the SA tourist industry - though more often in emails, admittedly - and I, for one, am glad we get to know of their attitude *before* we book. "They've heard of clients, but want no truck with them." (adapted from Douglas Adams) Remember: Google is our Friend. :-P Slainte Liz -- Virtual Liz: http://www.v-liz.com Kenya; Tanzania; Namibia; India; Seychelles; Galapagos Photo blog of Make Povery History rally in Edinburgh 2 July 2005: http://www.v-liz.com/g8rally/protest.htm |
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"Hans Martens" schreef in bericht . nl... Please write english in this newsgroup. using other languages is not being very nice to other people who don't speak that other language. Besides, if I recall correct you run a lodge in South Africa. I was extremely surprised by the tone of your postings. If you run a business, you should have at least some basic knowledge of marketing and behaviour towards (prospective) customers. People reading your postings will not really be inclined to book your lodge, if they think that is the kind of tone you use towards others. Well, we are all humans once and a while, aren't we? And if Gerald wants to write nonsense, I will give him some response. By the way, the lodge is running fine! Keep well. Corné. www.amukela.com |
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It's a tone used by several people in the SA tourist industry - though more often in emails, admittedly - and I, for one, am glad we get to know of their attitude *before* we book. Haha.... so now my e-mail correspondence with Gerald is according to you represantive for the SA tourist industry? Hmm.... that's quit generalizing, not so nice Liz! Keep well, and just individuals by themselves. I mean, we had American guests and I also don't compare them with mr. G. Bush? Corné. www.amukela.com |
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"Corné" wrote: It's a tone used by several people in the SA tourist industry - though more often in emails, admittedly - and I, for one, am glad we get to know of their attitude *before* we book. Haha.... so now my e-mail correspondence with Gerald is according to you represantive for the SA tourist industry? Hmm.... that's quit generalizing, not so nice Liz! I have absolutely no details of your e-mail correspondence with Gerald. That's presumably private between you and him. However, your tone on this n/g leaves a lot to be desired in someone who apparently has a service to offer.. I was writing about my own experiences, in the plural, with different companies. Neither them, nor your conduct on this newsgroup, give a good impression of the 'service' offered by certain SA companies. Among my friends/acquaintances/colleagues who have travelled in SA, their experiences have either been very good or appalling, about 50-50: the actual service in lodges/camps/hotels (even some relatively expensive ones) being the differentiating factor. By contrast, I haven't heard of instances of bad service in the tourist lodges and camps in Kenya or Tz, though I'm sure there must be some. Also good reports from me and people I know who've been to Namibia. In SA it's definitely a case of caveat emptor. But, as I said, it's better to know *before* making a booking. Or rather, to prevent making a booking. Just remember, you and your stroppy colleagues are seen as representing your country's tourism industry, whether you like it or not. Slainte Liz -- Virtual Liz: http://www.v-liz.com Kenya; Tanzania; Namibia; India; Seychelles; Galapagos Photo blog of Make Povery History rally in Edinburgh 2 July 2005: http://www.v-liz.com/g8rally/protest.htm |
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Haha.... so now my e-mail correspondence with Gerald is according to you represantive for the SA tourist industry? Hmm.... that's quit generalizing, not so nice Liz! I have absolutely no details of your e-mail correspondence with Gerald. There was no e-mail correspondence with him privately, but only in this NG. I was writing about my own experiences, in the plural, with different companies. Neither them, nor your conduct on this newsgroup, give a good impression of the 'service' offered by certain SA companies. Well.... I've read several NG with postings from Indians, American's, British, German's etc. etc. and you can always find something.... like when I was in Canada and Alaska. Canadians made a very good impression on me, I cannot say that from the American's. But that doesn't count for all of them. Among my friends/acquaintances/colleagues who have travelled in SA, their experiences have either been very good or appalling, about 50-50: the actual service in lodges/camps/hotels (even some relatively expensive ones) being the differentiating factor. By contrast, I haven't heard of instances of bad service in the tourist lodges and camps in Kenya or Tz, though I'm sure there must be some. Also good reports from me and people I know who've been to Namibia. The experiences my friends/acquaintances/colleagues have in Botswana are that the people there are very unfriendly, even a touroperator (located in Maun) has that experience. Kenia seems to be worse, although locals in Zimbabwe and Namibia seemed very friendly. In SA it's definitely a case of caveat emptor. Judging others.... not so nice Liz. It is not all that simple. But, as I said, it's better to know *before* making a booking. Or rather, to prevent making a booking. Just remember, you and your stroppy colleagues are seen as representing your country's tourism industry, whether you like it or not. .....you and your stroppy colleagues..... Look, I was making a point in this NG against Gerald. What you are doing here seems to come out of frustration? Remember, I am not a South Africa, in case you didn't know..... Anyway, thanks for your contributing comments. We all know where you stand know. If you wish to make bookings I can refer you to some very cheap/nice/friendly/caretaking lodges. Have a good life! Corné. www.amukela.com |
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"Corné" wrote: There was no e-mail correspondence with him privately, but only in this NG. This group *isn't* email. Maybe you should check out the difference! I'm not wasting any more time and other people's bandwidth on this vacuous dialogue. Slainte Liz -- Virtual Liz: http://www.v-liz.com Kenya; Tanzania; Namibia; India; Seychelles; Galapagos Photo blog of Make Povery History rally in Edinburgh 2 July 2005: http://www.v-liz.com/g8rally/protest.htm |
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"Liz" schreef in bericht ... In message "Corné" wrote: There was no e-mail correspondence with him privately, but only in this NG. This group *isn't* email. Well, call it what you want. Maybe you should check out the difference! Maybe. I'm not wasting any more time and other people's bandwidth on this vacuous dialogue. Well, first you pretend to be the one who can damage people, and as soon as it gets a litle bit deeper then your shallow comments you stop.... At least we have seen who you are, and where you stand. Keep well. Live your dreams. Corné. www.amukela.com Slainte Liz -- Virtual Liz: http://www.v-lizz.com Kenya; Tanzania; Namibia; India; Seychelles; Galapagos Photo blog of Make Povery History rally in Edinburgh 2 July 2005: http://www.v-liz.com/g8rally/protest.htm |
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Corné schreef:
Well, first you pretend to be the one who can damage people, and as soon as it gets a litle bit deeper then your shallow comments you stop.... At least we have seen who you are, and where you stand. Again, if you are in the service/tourism industry and this is the way you react to people......? You have a lot to learn! Well, let's hope many people visit this newgroup before making bookings. Regards, Hans ================================== Hans Martens Wildlife & Nature Photography http://www.wildpicture.com ================================== |
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Again, if you are in the service/tourism industry and this is the way you react to people......? You have a lot to learn! Again, we are all humans, and ever action causes a reaction. I don't react to all people. Well, let's hope many people visit this newgroup before making bookings. Let's hope so! For more info: www.amukela.com |
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Hi Liz,
Sorry you, as a great contributor, got involved with this. It's not the first time he has spoilt this NG. Check this out. http://groups.google.com/group/rec.t...04fcc78826656b The final part says it all. Gerald Quote:
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