Fellow Travellers

Fellow-travellers are sailing normally in the same boat but in the figurative sense, of course. They may have to face the same difficulties, the same obstacles, the same problems. To help each other when both are travellers is but natural and the new traveller learns much from the old and experienced one. However, even if the obstructions faced by the different travellers may be the same, the inclinations and reactions of the travellers may be different and so the experienced traveller may advise and guide, but should not particularly compel the other traveller to take a certain course of action. In accommodation, in food, in internal or city tours, the preferences of the travellers may be different and if one traveller has to move with his fellow-travellers involuntarily, the charm of travel may be lost to him. There is a line of individuality in such behaviour and no self-respecting traveller may proceed with friendship beyond the limit to which the other traveller is willing to go. This is not to be taken as a personal hurt but a natural act, for a tourist and a fellow-tourist have to catch this right mood.

In travels the novelty may lie in most cases in exploration on one's own and not under someone's guidance. Those who make use of the services of a guide may do so for some sort of protection or otherwise, but there may be other fellow-tourists who may dislike very much the idea of lugging a guide along. It is common courtesy that one fellow should stand by another in the face of some trouble, whether the same is faced jointly or singly by one of the fellow-travellers. This form of etiquette should not be given up even if the travellers concerned do not have much in common. It is also politeness to bid one another goodbye before parting and to wait just a little while to see if the fellow-traveller needs any help or advice. Normally, of course, personal matters are not discussed unless one thing may lead to another and the travellers may become friendly. Also, the same intimacy of joint travel cannot ordinarily be referred to or depended upon in future contacts, if any.

Please Sign In to email this Page or Sign up here

• Modify your behavior
  In Weight Loss Tips
  
• Moderation is the key
  In Weight Loss Tips
  
• Don't overeat
  In Weight Loss Tips
  
• Gradual change for losing weight
  In Weight Loss Tips
  
• Healthy diet and moving around
  In Weight Loss Tips
  
• Cut soda out
  In Weight Loss Tips
  
• Substitute foods instead of eliminating them
  In Weight Loss Tips
  
• Do not try to lose weight quickly
  In Weight Loss Tips
  
• Limit fats
  In Weight Loss Tips
  
• Eat slowly
  In Weight Loss Tips