Men, please be responsible men. You should know that on the road, men need to take on more responsibilities; don’t let your eyes linger only on those attractive ladies—pay more attention to the elderly or children in the group who may need care; don’t let your mind be filled with petty thoughts—offer more help to those who need care along the way.
Women, please be independent women. You should know that on the road, women also need to rely on themselves; don’t just think about who will carry your backpack—understand that you too need to shoulder more of the load; don’t just think about who will cook—realize that we all need to put in more effort.
2.We don’t mind whether your travel companion is one person or multiple people, but please understand this:
If we’re traveling together, it simply means we’re traveling together. Along the way, there may be friendship, family bonds, or even romance—but those are outcomes, not the purpose or intention before the trip.Or along the way, there may be disagreements, conflicts, differing opinions, or even arguments—but those are part of the process, not the outcome after the trip, nor reasons for resentment.
3.We don’t mind whether your travel companion is older or younger, but please understand this:
Elders, please don’t lose dignity in old age. You should know that on the road, you need to uphold the dignity of being an elder; at home, you may be a senior or a leader, but please understand that on the road, we are all equal companions.
Younger ones, please don’t act recklessly in youth. You should know that on the road, you need to maintain the charm of youth; at home, you may be the spoiled child or the precious one, but please understand that on the road, we are all fellow travelers helping each other.
4.We don’t mind whether your travel companion is a newbie or a seasoned traveler, but please understand this:
Newbies, please fully understand the meaning of outdoor activities. Choosing the outdoors means choosing to connect with nature, to challenge yourself, to temper your will, and to unite and help one another.If you’re thinking about picking up dates, don’t come to the outdoors. There are plenty of bars, nightclubs, and matchmaking agencies—you might have better luck elsewhere.If you’re aiming for fame and recognition, don’t come and tarnish the outdoors. These days, if you’re willing to spend money, or sell yourself, or forget what "face" means, getting famous might not be hard.
Veteran travelers, please always remember the essence of outdoor activities. We enjoy the outdoors for the fresh air, the serene skies, the vast horizons, and the freedom of the soul. You can offer advice to newbies, but don’t interfere too much with their choices—everyone has different travel goals, and even if newbies lack experience, their choices deserve respect.Veteran travelers should be the core of the group, but never the center. Remember to listen to others when necessary.Veteran travelers should lead the group, but never rule it. Remember to understand others’ thoughts when needed.Veteran travelers should be the authority in the group, but not wield power. Remember to follow the group’s needs when necessary.
Understand these principles, practice them, and you’ll surely be a welcome travel companion when inviting others to join you.