TIPS FOR INTROVERTS TO 'BREAK AWAY' WHEN TRAVELING IN LARGE GROUPS

Introduction

Introverts can still enjoy a group trip by having their own room, skipping activities, and ending conversations when they don't feel like it. Traveling alone might be the top choice for introverts, but there will be times when you have to travel with a group of friends or family. Here are some principles to help introverted travelers integrate into a large group trip without being seen as aloof or unfriendly.

Introverts can "break away" to read a book or have some alone time after a long day of socializing with the group.

• Book a private room
• Wear headphones to avoid conversation
• No need to participate in all group activities
• Don't travel with a group that's too large

1. Book a private room

Jenny Olsen, a public relations consultant living in Los Angeles, USA, suggests booking a private room for yourself on a group trip as it will give you space and time for yourself every morning and evening. Dori Nix, Marketing Director of Adventures in Good Company, a travel company in the US, also agrees with the advice to stay in a separate room, even if it means paying an extra fee. Nix says the room is a "safe place to escape and relax" at the end of the day, after spending the entire day with friends and family.

2. Wear headphones to avoid conversation

John Hackston, another psychologist, says headphones or an eye mask for sleeping are a "lifesaver" in this situation. "Wearing headphones is the best way to avoid unwanted conversations, especially on flights," says Hackston.

Hackston says that talking to strangers can be uncomfortable for some introverts. So if you don't want to talk to them, besides wearing headphones, you can choose to withdraw, such as going to the bathroom or leaving to call someone.

3. No need to participate in all group activities

You don't need to participate in 100% of group activities, but can split up to do things you like alone, such as spending hours relaxing by the pool, visiting a museum, local library, or reading a book. Civalleri says "there's nothing wrong with wanting your own space when traveling in a group."

4. Don't travel with a group that's too large

Good Company's CEO, Kelly Kimple, has a rule whenever she goes on vacation: don't join tour groups that require a large tour bus to carry all the guests. Kimple is an introvert who only chooses to travel in small groups and always avoids hours-long conversations on trains and cars. "Talking too long also makes introverts tired," says Kimple.

Kimple likes trips that have a lot of free, quiet time. Therefore, her company also organizes similar itineraries such as hiking and painting. "Consider time for socializing as a choice, not an obligation," says the CEO.

Reference

1. CNBC

An introvert's guide to surviving group travel

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