This is it folks, we’re down to the final countdown to Turkey Day. In just a few days we’ll all be on the move to our prospective holidays. And whether that be by train, plane, or automobile, there’s no better time to review our travel etiquette.
So, before you head over the river and through the woods, we thought we’d share some pointers and practical tips on how to survive holiday travel with dignity and grace:
- Be Patient — With all the traffic, lines, and delays, it can be easy to lose your cool. However tempting it may be to take out your frustrations on your travel companions, the closest TSA agent, or that stranger in front of you in line — don’t! It may not seem like it, but barring any unforeseeable acts of God, you will eventually reach your destination, and shouting at someone will not speed up the process.
- Be Kind — Okay, this kind of falls in the same vein as being patient, but it needs to be said. The stress of holiday travel gets to all of us, but believe it or not, treating everyone you encounter like they’re a human being is a really easy way to relieve that stress. True, you’ll occasionally meet some real “gems” who cannot be cracked, but in these situations you can take comfort in the fact that your kindness made them look like an even bigger…”gem.”
- Keep Your Shoes On — We cannot stress this rule enough. Unless you are under the age of 5 or going through airport security, your shoes should remain on from the second you leave your home until you reach your final destination. At that point, it’s up to your host and/or hostess.
Remember, the holidays are a time for family, goodwill, and raw nerves…so be nice. Now go forth, be mindful of others, and we cannot stress this enough, please keep your shoes on.
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