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The Accidental Tourist
What does the author do to look suave? What spoils his attempts and how?
The author tries hard to get up decently from the dinner table, to close the door without stucking his coat in it, not to stain his light-coloured trousers, etc. His accidental and uncontrolled movements on the dinner table, his carelessly closing the door just after him and sitting on chewing gums, ice cream, cough syrup and motor oil spoil his attempts to look suave.
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Why does not the author get free air miles for his flights?
Why does the author not get any free air miles for his flight to Australia? How does he react to it?
How is the author an accidental tourist? Pick up one instance from the story ‘The Accident Tourist’ to prove that.
What is the significance of the title?
Many people get confused easily and act in a foolish manner like Bill Bryson in the story The Accidental Tourist’. It is because they lack self-confidence. Based on your reading of the story, write a paragraph on the topic : ‘Importance of Self-Confidence’.
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