Adapting Communication Style
Learn to observe each guest, adapt language, pace, volume, tone and detail, and keep the message accurate and respectful.
Communication Skills
Active Listening
Learn to listen to words, tone and body language, and use the four steps Listen, Ask, Confirm, Act to get every guest request right.
Overview
<p>Every good service moment starts with understanding what the guest really needs. This course, built from the Dyafa Hotels & Resorts training deck, shows hotel colleagues how to listen fully before replying.</p><p>You will learn why listening makes guests feel cared for, how to read tone and body language as well as words, and how to apply four simple steps: Listen, Ask, Confirm, Act. You will also practise clear confirmation phrases and learn what to do when a request is unclear.</p>
What you will be able to do
- Explain why listening fully makes guests feel cared for
- Notice the guest's words, tone of voice and body language together
- Apply the four steps Listen, Ask, Confirm, Act to every request
- Use clear confirmation phrases before taking action
- Handle unclear requests by clarifying instead of assuming
Requirements
No prior training is needed; the course suits any guest-facing colleague.
Curriculum
Why Listening Comes First
2 lessons · 10 min
- video Listening Shows Care Preview 5 min
- text Listen to More Than Words 5 min
The Listening Method
1 lessons · 6 min
- video Full Attention and the Four Steps 6 min
Listening in Practice
1 lessons · 7 min
- text Phrases, Habits and Unclear Requests 7 min
Frequently asked questions
Who is this course for?
Any colleague who speaks with guests, in person or by phone, in any department.
What are the four listening steps?
Listen, Ask, Confirm and Act: let the guest finish, ask one clear question, repeat the request simply, then act or contact the person responsible.
What should I do if I still do not understand the guest?
Ask kindly for clarification, break the request into short points, use approved translation if needed and ask your supervisor for help if it remains unclear.
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This course inside a full programme
Most teams take this as part of a department programme that ends in one verifiable certificate.