Post #313749 by Kanekila on Tue, Jun 19, 2007 5:12 PM

On 2007-06-13 12:23, Chip and Andy wrote:
You said this was for the Newspaper?

Here is a tip for you.... Walk the reporter and/or photographer through the place first. See what catches thier eys and what they gravitate towards. If they steer towards the 'tack-tiki' in thier questions and photo-ops you will know what you are up against. Then, when it is time to do the actuall interviewing you will have an idea of where/how to steer the conversation.

And, this one is a bit harder because of the 'on-duty' status, offer them a cocktail to set the mood. Nothing focuses you on the Poly-Pop aspects of the culture better than a really good cocktail in your hand.

Chip and Andy beat me to it -- if the reporter wants to EXPERIENCE what the attraction to this form of relaxation is, then SHOW them. Offer them a cocktail. Take them to your tiki room (lanai, etc). Turn on some Denny, Baxter, Drasnin. Set the tone with the cool lights. SHOW them what the big deal is.

They'll either get it or they won't. Depends on how well you mix that cocktail... :lol:

Kanekila