Receptionist: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Many receptionists are the very first person a visitor smiles at, so a warm hello is part of the job!
Through history
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Long ago
Long ago, people who answered phones for offices used switchboards with cables. They plugged them in to connect each call.
Tools of the trade
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Visitor list
A list of everyone who is expected today. The receptionist checks it to find each guest's name.
A day in the job
- 8:00 AMThe receptionist arrives, turns on the phone, and says good morning to the first guests. The day's visitor list is ready.
Words to know
- Visitor sticker
- A small sticker with a guest's name. It shows everyone that this person is a visitor and is allowed to be inside.
Quiz time
A receptionist is always the very last person to meet visitors.
A receptionist can point visitors to the right room.