A Funny Encounter at a Fair as a Local guide

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:grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: A Funny Encounter at a Fair – Is There an Age Limit for Being a Local Guide?

Let me share a funny little experience with you all!

Last Friday, I visited a fair at the Bangladesh China Friendship Conference Centre in Dhaka. While exploring the fair wearing my Local Guides Bangla T-shirt, two young guys approached me and said something that made my day!

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They asked me, “How did you become a Local Guide at your age? We’re young, but we don’t even know how to do Local Guiding!” :joy:

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After saying that, they shook hands with me and went on their way.

As soon as they left, I couldn’t help laughing to myself! Later, I shared this hilarious encounter with my wife, and it made me smile all over again. :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

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Now, let me ask you all something:

Since when has Local Guiding had an age limit? :winking_face_with_tongue:

Being a Local Guide isn’t about how young or old you are. It’s about your passion for exploring places, sharing experiences, helping people discover the world around them, and making Google Maps more helpful for everyone.

Age is just a number, but the spirit of a Local Guide never gets old! :heart::globe_showing_europe_africa:

What about you? Have you ever had a funny or unexpected encounter while wearing your Local Guides T-shirt? Share your stories in the comments! :backhand_index_pointing_down:

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Saya tidak mempunyai kaos LG Bapak @mamun837 , jadi belum ada tanda xixiix

Cuma saya juga ada pengalaman lucu . Karena saya sering mengulas dan sering ada kesempatan misalkan mengajar makeup karena saya seorang perias wajah . Ketika saya mengajar saya selipkan maslaah mengulas Google Maps. Dan saya tinggal di desa . Jadi mereka menghafal saya ibu Google.

Berulang kali saya sudah mencoba menjelaskan, saya bukan ibu Google. Saya Nyai Titik Ratu , nama saya bagus . Gak mau ah di panggil dengan sebutan yang bukan nama saya . Nyai Titik Ratu , mudah ya ibu-ibu,?

Dasar orang tua tetep ngeyel dan maksa . Nggak ibu Google sudah . Ah saya sudah gak mau debat lagi saya lanjut mengajar saja :sweat_smile:

Tapi besuknya lagi gak mau saya takut di omelin sama Google. Masa saya ibunya :sweat_smile::woman_dancing:t2::woman_dancing:t2:

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Hahaha, ceritanya lucu sekali, Bu Nyai Titik Ratu! :joy::heart: Julukan “Ibu Google” justru menunjukkan betapa kuatnya kesan Ibu dalam memperkenalkan Google Maps kepada orang-orang di desa. Semoga suatu hari nanti mereka bukan hanya mengenal Ibu sebagai Ibu Google, tetapi juga sebagai Local Guide yang inspiratif! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes::clap:

Salam hangat dari Bangladesh! :bangladesh::globe_showing_europe_africa:

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Salam hangat kembali Bapak @mamun837 , iya xixixi terima kasih ya atas ceritanya :sweat_smile::ok_hand:t3::bouquet::bouquet::folded_hands:t2::folded_hands:t2:

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@mamun837 Very interesting, although inspiring for us.

We are so proud of you, brother. I know how young your mind is.
Keep smiling and make everyone happy.

HappyGuiding!

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This is a great story, @mamun837. When I started posting to Maps, I still had a dark beard and dark hair, now I have a white beard and far less hair. :rofl: There’s no age limits for doing what you love. And with age comes the wisdom to be mindful of what is going on around you, which can make for more meaningful reviews and better photos. These kids should be looking for a mentor!

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সত্যি, আপনাকে দেখে অনুপ্রাণিত হয়। প্রথমবার দেখে আমিও অবাক হয়েছিলাম। শুভ কামনা রইল, ভাই

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Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words! :heart::blush: Age is just a number; what truly matters is the passion in our hearts and the willingness to keep learning and inspiring others. Your support means a lot to me. Let’s keep smiling, spreading positivity, and making the world a better place through our Local Guides journey! :globe_showing_europe_africa::handshake:

HappyGuiding! :heart::bangladesh:

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Thank you so much for your kind words and warm wishes! :heart::blush: Your encouragement means a lot to me. Age is just a number; passion, curiosity, and the willingness to learn are what truly matter. Let’s keep inspiring one another and spreading positivity through our Local Guides journey. Best wishes to you too, brother! :globe_showing_europe_africa::handshake::heart: #HappyGuiding

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Thank you so much for your wonderful and inspiring words! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes::heart: You’re absolutely right—age is just a number, and passion has no limits! With experience comes wisdom, and every stage of life brings something valuable to share with others. Let’s keep learning, guiding, and inspiring the next generation of Local Guides. Perhaps the best part of this journey is proving that curiosity and enthusiasm never grow old! :globe_showing_europe_africa::camera_with_flash::handshake: #HappyGuiding

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It’s a proud moment for a local guide and also inspiring for us to have a local guide tag.:smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

Thanks @mamun837 for sharing, Vai

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Thank you so much for your kind words and support! :heart::blush: It’s truly a proud moment to be part of this amazing Local Guides community. Let’s continue inspiring one another, sharing our experiences, and making Google Maps more helpful for everyone. Together, we can make a difference! :globe_showing_europe_africa::handshake::heart:

HappyGuiding! :bangladesh::round_pushpin:

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Thank you @mamun837 , keep going. To become a local guide, you must be at least 18 years old, but there is no upper age limit.

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Thank you so much! :blush::heart: Absolutely, age is just a number when passion has no limits. I’ll keep contributing to Google Maps and inspiring others through my Local Guides journey. :globe_showing_europe_africa::round_pushpin::bangladesh: