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[quote=Anonymous]I was always punctual and would always complete tasks like taking and sharing notes, attending meetings, etc. I was polite and professional at all times. These are reasonable expectations.

Many young people need help understanding appropriate dress, behavior, expectations. Sometimes it needs to be handled sensitively. Example: one employee frequently smelled bad. This was on a travel program. Turns out he didn’t know how to get his dry cleaning done between flights. It sounds silly but some young people just haven’t dealt with these types of things before.

I do think it’s weird to knock on hotel doors. It’s invasive. It’s like going to someone’s house, basically. Inappropriate. I’d actually apologize for that. As someone said, if they’re late they are late and they suffer the consequences.

I try to be firm but caring. A lot of young people have anxiety about how to act in public/professional settings. But we are doing them a great service if we can guide them with high expectations combined with respect and compassion. I don’t embarrass them but I do hold them accountable.[/quote]

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