Sunday, March 2, 2014

Basics To To Become A Good Chauffeur

By George Dodson


Somewhere, perhaps in a movie, you've seen a limousine and a chauffeur, and noticed the lifestyle surrounding that whole scene. You've decided you want to become a chauffeur. How do you go about doing that?

The first thing you want to understand the chauffeur is just not a driver. They are knowledgeable about the city they work in. They can easily make a decision on which path to take during a travel to minimize time. Practically, you can tell that they are also tour guides for a specific city since they know almost all ins and outs of it.

To become a chauffeur, you start by learning your city thoroughly. You become an expert on how to get from point A to point B. You know all the best routes and the landmarks along those routes. The best way to do that is to get out and discover your city. Reading a map should be something that you can do easily. Learn how to use a GPS thoroughly.

Learn what makes a certain city famous or unique. What are the landmarks? What places would you recommend to visit. Understand what the certain place has to offer and why many take time to visit the place. You should have a good number regarding the city's population. Where do people usually eat. What are your recommendations? The weather is also something that you should keep track of. Know what happens on a specific date. What other forecasts. Finally one of the best hotels, and the stores nearby.

Dress is very important to chauffeur. You're representing your company, and or leaving an impression that you know which are doing and you dress the part.

There are many companies nowadays that appoints uniforms for their every single staff including the chauffeurs. The popular style of uniform for chauffeurs today would include a tie, black suit with white shirt and black shoes. You want to make a fantastic first impression, and let the client know that you're serious, and you know what you're doing.

Do the common sense things. Always maintain proper hygiene. Always make sure you have a hanger ready whenever you want to put away your coat or suit. Don't smoke, as some people do not like that. Smoking is dangerous to the health not only to you but also to your clients.

You shouldn't be talking unless you are required to. Your job is to respond to your client. As Stephen Covey used to say "seek to understand, then be understood".? By spending a good amount of time, you will then be able to know when it is time to chat with your client and when not to.

Be prepared for almost anything. There are those limousines designed with special features as well as compartments just for clients. That includes a sewing kit, a pack of gum, and just about anything you can think of that client might need. Aim to provide the best service as possible.

Finally, keep on hand some handy tools. There are number of apps for your phone and go a long way. These apps include, gps, maps, event schedules as well as weather updates.

All these things you will need if you want to become a successful and effective chauffeur in the future.




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