Question

A U.S. group tour conductor wishes to maximize the mutual social benefits of a trip to an underdeveloped country. Describe possible kinds of social contacts that would be beneficial to the hosts and to the members of the tour group.

Answer 1

Experiencing a different culture can leave an everlasting impact. It opens the doors of understanding and makes people more emphatic towards others. Also, it helps in bridging gaps over our cultural differences and smooth out the apathy which has been plaguing the people around the world. Such contact can be beneficial to the hosts as well as members of the group in the following ways:

For Group Members:

• It will help in developing a sense of empathy towards the modest and humble upbringing and the standard of living in the under-developed countries.
• They will feel more inclined to bring changes or support those who propose bringing a positive impact on the under-privileged people of the world.
• It will help them in setting up their goals on realistic and ethical objectives rather than materialistic achievements.

For Hosts:

• They can learn vital things from the tour members which they otherwise wouldn't have known. eg - how to enhance hygiene in the living conditions, the importance of proper sanitation facilities, etc
• They can see how the other parts of the world live in which may encourage them to work towards bettering their living and working conditions.
• It can help them in learning the languages and ideologies of the other culture, broadening their thought press and opening up new opportunities for them