Ch. 10 - EXAM Flashcards
1
Q
why do people tour?
A
to see and experience other places, historical purposes, to party, to do service
2
Q
touring can be…
A
either good or bad for the natives.
3
Q
What 3 ways can hosts respond to tourists?:
A
- Retreat- hide from tourists/stay out of way
- Resist- violent, ignoring, rudeness, attitude
- Embrace- take pride in the tourism
4
Q
What are the 4 characteristics of tourist/host encounters?
A
- Contact is limited
- Short term and transitory
- Commercialized-its a business- “pocket sized culture”
- Unbalanced- you’re relaxing, they’re working
5
Q
What are 4 communication challenges within tourism?:
A
- Search for authenticity
- Social norms and expectations
- Culture shock
- Language
