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People We Meet on Vacation: Early Screening, Expectations, and Reality

When people we meet on vacation, early screening happens fast because time is limited and stakes feel low. Travelers use small, observable cues—how someone treats staff, handl...

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People We Meet on Vacation: Why Brief Encounters Feel Significant and How They Affect Us

Vacations create distinctive settings where time appears to slow, expectations are elevated, and social boundaries often relax. The people we meet on vacation tend to feel more...

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