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                                    [Choose #1] all of the above |  | 
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                                    [Choose #4] some one that know the area points out things to watch out for and guides not babysits |  | 
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                                    [Choose #1] So the difference between Tour guide and noob sitter is??? |  | 
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                                    [Choose #1] Kinda tour guide, protector, and excellent divebuddy all rolled into one |  | 
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                                    [Choose #1] Very good topic! Too many people think the DM is there to rescue them from stupidity. |  | 
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                                    [Choose #4] Oversight for a safe dive beginning with the briefing. Backup to your buddy & leads in emergency. |  | 
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                                    [Choose #4] For some the DM is all of the above |  | 
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                                    [Choose #5] ... and usually one the newbies end up babysitting |  | 
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                                    [Choose #2] Can I select "All of the above?" |  | 
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                                    [Choose #1] A good DM is ALL these things but I think above all Situational Awareness defines a good dive master |  | 
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                                    [Choose #2] I’m Jaded! I just finished my DM |  | 
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                                    [Choose #1] Well its only fair to let you know my answer..Thanks for the answers for me a Tour Guide...Thanks |  | 
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                                    Plang - 2/01/2009 8:47 PM  [Choose #4] Depends if he is good or so so. |  | 
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                                    [Choose #1] it is just a title you need to look at dive exp more than a title |  | 
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                                    [Choose #4] The expert of that area |  | 
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                                    [Choose #1] Gives the dive brief and organizes on deck activities |  | 
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                                    [Choose #4] I have only been diving once in Cozumel and he was my buddy.. |  | 
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                                    [Choose #1] dove w/DM’s who didnt impress & shouldve just given a map & stayed on boat |  | 
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                                    [Choose #4] actually... all of the above. |  | 
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                                    [Choose #3] SOCA DMs stay on the boat, give briefings, check divers in and out, and assist on deck activities. |  |