hotel
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Noun type
Noun (Concrete): "Hotel" is a concrete noun because it refers to a physical place where people stay temporarily. It is also commonly used in compound nouns such as "hotel room," "hotel lobby," and "hotel management."
Countability: "Hotel" is countable because it refers to specific individual establishments (e.g., "There are many hotels in this city.").
Origins: The word "hotel" comes from the French hôtel, which originally referred to a large town residence or guest house. It is derived from Old French hostel, which in turn comes from the Latin hospitale (meaning "guest place" or "inn"). The modern sense of "hotel" as a place for lodging became common in English in the 18th century.
Definition/s
- A building that provides lodging, meals, and other services to travelers or guests.
- A business that operates accommodations for short-term stays.
Examples
- We booked a five-star hotel for our vacation.
- The hotel offers free breakfast and Wi-Fi.
- She works in hotel management and oversees daily operations.
- The new hotel opened near the airport last month.
- After a long flight, they checked into their hotel and went straight to bed.
What are Openers?
- Openers are conversation starters you will use to participate in a discussion. They come in three forms:
- Ask an open question and understand your conversation partners’s views.
- Make sure to ask follow ups, and remember: this is a conversation, not an interview!
- Tell a personal story. Something that has happened to you, or somebody you know.
- Or tell us about something that you have done or seen.
- Your conversation partners must then follow up with you or reciprocate with their own stories.
- Share an opinion about something that the content has inspired.
- Respectfully identify any agreement or disagreement there is in the room.
What are Openers?
- Openers are conversation starters you will use to participate in a discussion. They come in three forms:
- Ask an open question and understand your conversation partners’s views.
- Make sure to ask follow ups, and remember: this is a conversation, not an interview!
- Tell a personal story. Something that has happened to you, or somebody you know.
- Or tell us about something that you have done or seen.
- Your conversation partners must then follow up with you or reciprocate with their own stories.
- Share an opinion about something that the content has inspired.
- Respectfully identify any agreement or disagreement there is in the room.
The Skinny
You’ve been asked to brief a senior executive (the “boss”) on a key issue from a recent business news event. This person is busy and relies on you to give them insight, not headlines.
You have 60–90 seconds to deliver a concise, high-value update tailored to their concerns and communication preferences.
- Who are they?
- What do they care about?
- What do they not want to hear?
- What part of the story matters most to them?
- Don’t explain everything—prioritise.
- Be clear, precise, and professional.
- Avoid informal or emotional language.
Two Papal Styles: Clerical vs. Pastoral
Understanding the difference can help us see why Pope Francis felt so different from past leaders—and why some people loved his style while others disagreed with it.
- Focuses on rules, tradition, and Church authority
- Speaks with clear, firm direction
- Keeps strong boundaries between Church leaders and members.
Example: A clerical pope might defend strict Church teachings on family or sacraments.
- Focuses on compassion, listening, and inclusion
- Tries to meet people where they are.
- Emphasises mercy over judgment.
Example: A pastoral pope might welcome divorced people or support migrants and the poor.
