Etiquette experts have named the most rude mistakes you can make when traveling with friends

By TravelWiseJan 21, 2024 08:31 AMLite
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Traveling with friends. Source: Freepik

Group travel is a great opportunity to explore a new place while connecting with old and new friends. But with so many different personalities, tensions can arise from time to time.

However, there are ways to make the experience more enjoyable for everyone. According to etiquette experts, it mainly comes down to paying attention to your companions. "Etiquette is all about being considerate of other people, and group travel is no exception," said Nick Layton, etiquette expert and co-host of the podcast "Were You Raised by Wolves?", according to HuffPost.

Etiquette experts have named the most rude mistakes you can make when traveling with friends. Source: Freepik
Etiquette experts have named the most rude mistakes you can make when traveling with friends. Source: Freepik

Make your own decisions

Instead of booking a lot of things yourself or announcing where everyone will go and what they will do, have a frank conversation with your travel companions about wants and needs. Make sure you know about your friends' dietary restrictions and driving ability, for example.

"Don't assume everyone likes the same things, and don't make decisions for the group without consulting them," said etiquette expert Juliet Mitchell.

Limiting personal space

Respect your companions' comfort level in socializing, especially your introverted friends. Again, don't assume that everyone is the same. Plan your vacation with your friends so that you can take a break from each other from time to time.

Don't violate your friends' personal space by taking their clothes or other belongings without asking.

Expect to be served

Even if you're traveling with a group and staying at a friend's house, don't expect to be served when you're in a hotel. Also, do not think that everyone owes you something. You should be prepared to solve any need or problem yourself.

Inviting others to join without discussing it with the group

Decisions that affect everyone should be made in consultation with your group. So be sure to talk before you extend an invitation to someone to join you for all or part of the trip.

Refuse to compromise

"Group travel is a team effort, so there is always a need to find consensus and compromise," said Layton.

Keep in mind during your trip and planning process that you will probably have to give up something - whether it's choosing a time for dinner or sitting in the front seat of the car.

Paying a share of the cost

Make sure the group has a system for sharing costs and collecting money.

"During the preliminary conversation, in addition to the overall budget, you should discuss who will be the planning coordinator for the group," the expert said.

After creating an agreed budget and payment system, you must stick to it.

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