There ain't no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Traveling with people reveals whether you like or dislike them more clearly than any other setting.
- In plain terms
- Being on a trip together shows your true feelings about someone.
- What can you take from it?
- Use shared experiences to test relationships.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What aspects of travel reveal character?
- Can short trips be as telling as long ones?
Another view
Not all travel situations are comparable; some people may simply adapt.
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