Going for my first trip alone, how to not embarrass myself?
Next month, I'm going for my first trip with my new colleagues, who are essentially strangers.
What should I do to prepare beforehand to "network" "be normal" with them?
MagicalWaffle
Going alone on a trip with strangers. Thoughts
Reddit hasn't been helpful, so here goes nothing. I, a 24 yo single child with over protective parents who jas never let me go on trips until last year, have decided to go on a community trip. it is via one of those Instagram pages who take a bus full of people to remote treks, have all the rooms+food+expenses covered in one fee. they will be going to tirthan valley and its a 3days trip.
i have mixed emotions. i am feeling excited, adventurous, a bit raunchy and a whole lot of scared and conscious. The crime patrol and delhi crimes have ruined a lot of dreams for me, and have made my parents downright paranoid. i have recently been feeling like a kid who gets everything from someone else and don't know how to survive on my own, so want to close my eyes a bit, trust the world and take this adventurous trip
Well that's the post. I have been to trips with my parents and friends, so i will probably figure out what to take or not take. I don't wanna ask you, the audience to share some advice or be my damsel in distress but this step is scary, exciting and full of unknowns so just shared my thoughts. I will appreciate your thoughts on this too
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Flipkart19mo
- Keep people informed. If not family, then friends.
- Don't worry, it'll be amazing. You'll make new friends and make memories that will last a lifetime.
- Excitement and fear go well together, they're there to push and protect you.
Have fun!
SquishyDonut
Stealth19mo
I have been traveling solo and with strangers since I'm 21. I'm the skinny, unsmart, uncool, nerdy, serious guy with no friend. So this has been my way. Few suggestions (max applies to both gender, some applies to specific):
- Never ever ever ever tell anyone this is your first solo trip. Anyone means anyone.
- Don't share your travel location/plan with any stranger from time ahead. They can plan crime at your next stop.
- Wear simple and conservative (particularly for women). Don't look rich, attractive. Sounds too dumb? It helps. You enjoy the trip, blend in the crowd as a nobody. Remember, if you are alone, enjoy beauty of the place. It is not the time for people to appreciate your beauty.
- Don't fall for prostitution trap (suggestion for men): if unknown women become too friendly, be careful. Common way to cheat. Pimp saying you to "rent a girl" - DON'T. Simply don't. Ye sab karna hai to experienced dost ka help lo.
- Inform your location, hotel name to at least one person. Keep mobile location on if you are traveling long and see if you are on the route.
- Most important suggestion: Don't worry, just chill out. It is not a big deal to travel with strangers or alone.
MagicalWaffle
CleverTap19mo
thanks. yeah, i am all down with this craze for lust/new friendships stuff. the realisation that i will be alone in a group of people that may not care about me at all is too scary to even think any nasty thoughts. all i hope from this trip now is to go and come back in one human body and enjoy a bit of scenary
any thoughts about the travel groups that i should go with? i am planning to with one called "capture a trip"
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