Many years back, I remember reading an article about what makes the perfect holiday mate. Apparently, a good or close friend does not neccesary make a good holiday partner. I used to doubt the truth in the article but after spending a 4 days 3 nights trip with a group of my closest friends, i'm starting to agree with the statement.
I honestly believe that going on a trip is a good way to see the true colour of people. You will begin to notice little annoying behaviours that you may not have noticed before. Familiar faces suddenly become horrifying and revolting to you and you will realize that your friends do not seem to be who they are anymore. Every little thing that do are annoying and instead of looking at the good side of things you'll pick on their little flaws; from the things they say, the way they eat, the way they behave, the things they do and etc. You will also begin to see how some people can be so so selfish, self-centered, demanding, obnoxious and etc.
I have always place great importance on mannerism and social etiquettes. I am very particular about certain things and always pay attention to how people behave in public and especially people whom I've only just met (particularly men). I get annoyed when people do not have proper manners or do not meet the acceptable social standards. This, of course, make me even more particular towards my friends.
Being able to behave appropriately in public and knowing your manners and ettiquettes is a strength, I believe, to one's personal being. It is also one of the first few things that help you win the heart of others. Having a good attitude, being able to understand and compromise with others is also absolutely mandatory to keep friends. As much as we'd like, the world does not revolve only around us. No matter how much we tell ourselves and others that we live for ourself, we cannot deny the ugly truth that we live for and with others as well.
I honestly believe that going on a trip is a good way to see the true colour of people. You will begin to notice little annoying behaviours that you may not have noticed before. Familiar faces suddenly become horrifying and revolting to you and you will realize that your friends do not seem to be who they are anymore. Every little thing that do are annoying and instead of looking at the good side of things you'll pick on their little flaws; from the things they say, the way they eat, the way they behave, the things they do and etc. You will also begin to see how some people can be so so selfish, self-centered, demanding, obnoxious and etc.
I have always place great importance on mannerism and social etiquettes. I am very particular about certain things and always pay attention to how people behave in public and especially people whom I've only just met (particularly men). I get annoyed when people do not have proper manners or do not meet the acceptable social standards. This, of course, make me even more particular towards my friends.
Being able to behave appropriately in public and knowing your manners and ettiquettes is a strength, I believe, to one's personal being. It is also one of the first few things that help you win the heart of others. Having a good attitude, being able to understand and compromise with others is also absolutely mandatory to keep friends. As much as we'd like, the world does not revolve only around us. No matter how much we tell ourselves and others that we live for ourself, we cannot deny the ugly truth that we live for and with others as well.
So, learn. Be civilize and don't be self-centered, selfish and obnoxious.
