Questions that Every Long Term Traveler Hates
Long term travelers are tolerant persons because they are used to meeting and interacting with different kinds of people. But there are questions that are bound to get on the nerves of most long term travelers. A gentlemen I met traveling once that owns a tile company once gave me some questions and tips to think over about long term traveling, and well here are some of those tips and questions.
How Many Destinations Have You Traveled to?
Depending on the context, this question can annoy a long term traveler. Generally, this question tends to be flattering at some point when asked by an awe-struck acquaintance. That’s because it allows a traveler a chance to show off. However, trouble comes in when several competitive travelers are together with each trying to show off.
Which is Your Favorite Destination?
For a long term traveler, the next destination is their best. Some destinations are best suited to the needs of a person than others. However, long term travelers feel at home when traveling.
Are You Not Feeling Old for Traveling?
When traveling, you meet young travelers in their twenties and old travelers in their eighties. All these are out to have fun and adventure. As such, age is not an issue when it comes to traveling. When you set your mind on traveling, it doesn’t matter whether you have crisscrossed legs with varicose veins or a wrinkled face. The human brain can’t be too old to organize a vacation.
Where do you want to be in the Next Five years?
A traveler doesn’t need to know where they will be in the next day or year. They can be in Thai today and in Japan tomorrow. Their goal is to explore and enjoy life at different destinations.
Do You Mind that Family and Friends Miss You?
This is an annoying question because the answer is obvious. Long term travelers miss weddings, graduations and birthdays. But, they need traveling to fulfill their dreams. Asking a long term traveler this question brings insecurity while making the traveler weep inside.
Do You Intend to Get a Real Job?
To a long term traveler, all jobs are real. Whether it’s teaching English in a remote village in South East Asia or travel blogging, it’s all about what a person loves.
When Do You Intend to Settle Down?
A long term traveler can get married, commitment themselves to a full-time job and buy a home. However, this won’t change who they are. Therefore, ask a long term traveler this question cautiously if you do not want to make them angry, sad, or unacceptably emotional.
To avoid hurting a long term traveler, ask these questions cautiously or avoid them altogether.