Interview Question and Answers

Interview by Jeff

1. Please tell me something about yourself, and what plans do you have for this Christmas or New Year holidays?

Answers:

I am a student of business school, I am planning to go to London this Christmas Eve with my friends for one week.

Note: Ice-breaking question and know the general plans for Christmas and New Year holidays to interviewers.

1. Could you list three things that come to mind when you think of what Christmas means to you?

1. Why these three things come to mind?

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There are three things that come to my mind which are Christmas tree, the gift, and heavy snow because Christmas is a holiday for the western new year and people can receive and send gift to others, it is also a good chance for the family to come together.

Note: Knowing the meaning of Christmas and New Years Eve and how it is connected to personal insights. (Family, friends, travelling, food, lights, gifts, Christmas markets)

1. Have you ever travelled for Christmas or New Year before?

1. Why did you decide to do so/ why not?
2. If yes, where did you go and why did you choose that particular city?
3. What impressed you the most about that travel?
4. If not, could you please tell us about your recent European travel instead:
5. Where did you go and why to this particular city?
6. What impressed you the most about that travel?

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Yes

     a) Because I travel for Christmas with my family, it is a good chance to improve  family relationship and relax myself.

     b) Hangzhou, because this city is popular to travel.

     c) The nice time and special experience. In addition, I can enjoy the different                 culture.

Note: Christmas and New Year holiday experiences and motives for travelling, Also Europe travel experiences and perceptions they had had in that trip.

1. Have you ever been to London or Paris before?

1. If yes, what are you impressions of the city (cities)?
2. If not, what do you think about this city (cities) and what do you think they are like?

    Answers:

Yes, I have been to London for four times and never go to Paris.

1. Well, London is beautiful but pretty cold, and I saw lots of old British building and some old shops. I think it is the best place to represent British culture.

Note: Determine if the interviewees had traveled to Paris or London, and their opinions, knowledge, thoughts and feeling relating to those cities.

1. If you could choose to travel to London or Paris this Christmas or New Year’s Eve, which city would you choose and why?

1. Why not the other city?
2. How long do you think you would stay there for?
3. Would you want to travel with family, friends, with a partner or alone? If you were travelling to (the other city), do you think you would travel with the same people (or alone)?
4. If not, why?

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Paris, because I never go there before.

1. Because I have gone London for four times, there is no fresh feeling to me.
2. Maybe one week.
3. I will travel with my family or friends, and I would like to choose the same people, because it will bring the happiness memory.

Note: Interviewees establish comparisons between London and Paris and preferences of the chosen destination (length of staying, people they would like to go with, relaxation/escape, excitement/adventure, education, social.)

1. How would you go about researching and planning your trip? (e.g. Trip Advisor, Lonely Planet, official city visitor guide)

1. Would you research any local websites or forums? Why?
2. What sources of information do you generally find to be the most reliable when planning a trip?

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