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His smile (and personality) is electric! We are both so fortunate to have had the opportunity to travel and meet incredible people along the way! Thanks Kristi!

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Now I love Andrey, too. You're right about that smile. When you meet a person like this, you never forget them. Do you keep in touch with him?

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Thanks Ilona! We do still keep in touch with him and most everyone else who worked on our team!

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I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!! You know me and my hospitality background enough to know why this fills me with joy. I adore the Andreys of the world and yes, I've met so many of them. Thank you for sharing this one. How could anyone not fall in love with a smile like his? 😊

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How wonderful that you met so many stand-up people. The dancing sounds really fun and to learn a Central American dance--too cool, Marlo!

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Yes so many wonderful people! More 'people' stories to come. We loved to dance and sing (mostly when guests weren't around) but I tried to make our workplace fun for all.

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It really sounds like it! That’s so great.

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Aug 28Liked by Marlo Leaman

Shiny Happy People

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For sure!

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Aug 28Liked by Marlo Leaman

Brava Andrey and also you Marlo for sharing what is a great story. I predict Andrey will go far in life . I need to work on my name recall !!!!!!

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Thanks Lisa! Andrey will go far yes, and we all should be so good at name recall!

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Aug 28Liked by Marlo Leaman

Thanks for this story, Marlo! We could all learn from Andrey's people skills and focus on names more. I used to struggle to remember them, and I'm a little better now, but as you pointed out, it's one of the things that is so memorable. It always shows that a person is paying real attention to you if they use your name.

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Thank you TIM! It is a hard but useful skill for sure-especially in the hospitality business!

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Awww what a brilliant story, Marlo! And that smile of his! 😃 so full of light ✨ it’s truly a blessing to meet loyal people on a journey like yours and I’m so glad the universe connected you all. It sounds like it was a win-win…my favorite! 🩵🌈🫂

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Thanks Deanna! It was for sure a win-win, and still a WIN for the hotel as Andrey still works there. They are lucky to have him.

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Great story. Is Andrey still in CR?

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Thanks Andy! Andrey is still in CR and still at the hotel! They are lucky to have him.

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Pura Vida! Love this so much. Thank you!

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Thank you for reading!

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