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Understand that being a guide is hard work. You know that expression, “You don’t notice good makeupâ€? The same is true of guiding. If your day went smoothly, it’s because your guide worked hard. “I wish people would stop asking if I’m a student. . . . That’s the most familiar reason for a young person to be living abroad, but I’m not a student. I’m an adult and this is my job.†If you’re having a great time, tell the guide you appreciate how well he’s managed it. Above all, don’t ever ask a guide, “So, what’s your real job?â€
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