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The Accidental Tourist
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’.
Importance of Self-Confidence
Self-confidence is very important to achieve success in life. It will help us to have a control over our own destiny. It gives us a positive frame of mind. It helps us to make the best use of our talents and skills in achieving our goals. If we do not possess self-confidence, we will never be able to take right decisions and will always remain confused. Lack of self-confidence can lead to fear and lack of courage in performing any task correctly. The fear of failure will always haunt us. Good parenting and quality-education can help us develop self-confidence right from our childhood.
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How did the author get himself pinned on the aeroplane ? How did he manage to free himself?
Why does the author not drink anything while flying ? What incident does he mention to prove that?
What does the author do to look suave? What spoils his attempts and how?
What does the author not do while travelling alone? Why?
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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