Words to know

the bag you take onto the plane with you, not the one you check

an extra one, kept in case the first one fails

take as little as possible

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LiamBella

Practice · 4 min

Shadow Bella first. Her lines are advice, so they are calm and even, with the key word landing at the end: "carry-on only", "spare", "comfortable talking in". Then take Liam's part and practice the question rhythm: short, rising, curious.

  1. LiamBella, can I ask you something? You've done a lot of these trips.
  2. BellaSure. What's up?
  3. LiamThis is my first business trip. Any advice?
  4. BellaFirst rule: carry-on only. Never check a bag for a two-day trip.
  5. LiamEven with the suit?
  6. BellaFold the jacket inside out. It'll be fine. And it saves you the wait at the belt.
  7. LiamOkay. What else?
  8. BellaTwo chargers. Laptop, phone, and a spare for whichever one you forget.
  9. LiamI never forget my charger.
  10. BellaEveryone says that. Then they're at a hotel desk at midnight asking to borrow one.
  11. LiamFair. What about clothes?
  12. BellaOne shirt more than the number of days. Coffee happens. And one outfit that isn't work clothes, for dinner.
  13. LiamDo people go out?
  14. BellaUsually. The dinner is where the real meeting happens. Wear something you're comfortable talking in.
  15. LiamThis is more useful than the company travel policy.
  16. BellaThe travel policy tells you how to get paid back. I'm telling you how to not look lost.
  17. LiamNoted. Carry-on, spare charger, extra shirt, dinner clothes.
  18. BellaAnd travel light. You'll thank me on the way back.

Say it today

Use it once in a real conversation before tomorrow. Out loud counts, even to yourself.