Ever notice how your behavior changes the moment you step off the plane in a foreign country? It’s like your sensible, everyday self takes a vacation too, replaced by a carefree alter ego who’s ready to throw caution to the wind. A recent article by Metro has highlighted some of the most common ways we let loose on holiday, indulging in behaviors we’d never dream of back home. Let’s take a look at six of the most striking examples.
- Round-the-Clock Drinking
At home, grabbing a beer with breakfast might raise a few eyebrows. But on holiday? It’s practically expected. From that first airport pint at 7 am to sunset cocktails on the beach, alcohol seems to flow freely at all hours. The usual rules about appropriate drinking times go out the window, replaced by a “why not?” attitude that lasts the entire trip.
- Fashion Faux Pas
Your holiday wardrobe is likely filled with items you’d never wear at home. Bright colors, bold patterns, and revealing cuts that would feel out of place in your local supermarket suddenly become your go-to outfits. And let’s not forget the classic “bikini and flip-flops” ensemble that somehow becomes acceptable restaurant attire when you’re abroad.
- Embracing Your Inner Child
Remember when summer meant endless days of carefree play? On holiday, adults seem to rediscover that childlike joy. Suddenly, you’re first in line for the water slides, engaged in heated pool volleyball matches, or challenging your partner to a sandcastle-building competition. Activities that might feel silly at home become the highlight of your day.
- Questionable Entertainment Choices
At home, you might scoff at cheesy entertainment. But put you in a hotel or resort, and suddenly you’re front and center for every activity on offer. Bingo nights, karaoke sessions, even joining in with local folk dances – nothing is too cringe-worthy when you’re in holiday mode. The knowledge that you’ll never see these people again seems to erase any sense of embarrassment.
- Throwing Dietary Caution to the Wind
That diet you’ve been sticking to all year? It doesn’t exist on holiday. Ice cream after every meal becomes the norm, not the exception. Local delicacies that you’d normally shy away from suddenly become must-try experiences. And let’s not forget the endless supply of chips (or crisps, depending on where you’re from) that seem to accompany every meal and snack time.
- Napping at All Hours
Taking a nap in the middle of a workday would likely get you in trouble with your boss. But on holiday, a midday snooze is practically mandatory. Whether it’s dozing by the pool, catching some z’s on the beach, or retreating to your air-conditioned room for a siesta, napping becomes an essential part of your daily routine.
Just remember, what happens on holiday stays on holiday. Your colleagues probably don’t need to hear about your prowess at the resort’s foam party when you’re back in the office on Monday morning.
