Travelers must be able to obtain locational information if they are to travel successfully to unfamiliar places. Three subjectives were asked to call a number of businesses to pinpoint their location. After establishing a baseline rate, the subjects were introduced to a structured solicitation procedure, which consisted of asking seven specific questions in a particular order. The completeness of information obtained increased dramatically with the use of this procedure.
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