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We will be hosting in Smoky Mountain National Park in the Fall. Technically this will be our first real hosting job, although we were resident volunteers locally for 10 weeks last summer. I also volun...
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Always remember that adults whom are camping do NOT want to be told what to do.
We use the "sandwich" technique. The request is "sandwiched" between two pleasant things.
1. First question: Are you having a good time. Good, we want you to have a good time here.
2. By the way I noticed that your truck is parked on the grass. We can't have that because eventually the grass dies and we are left with a big mud area. There is extra parking........ (explain the rule and offer an alternative)
3. Thanks a lot and if there is anything we can do for you let us know.
This works well for us 99% of the time.
We use the "sandwich" technique. The request is "sandwiched" between two pleasant things.
1. First question: Are you having a good time. Good, we want you to have a good time here.
2. By the way I noticed that your truck is parked on the grass. We can't have that because eventually the grass dies and we are left with a big mud area. There is extra parking........ (explain the rule and offer an alternative)
3. Thanks a lot and if there is anything we can do for you let us know.
This works well for us 99% of the time.
