If you're a well-seasoned traveller (or even an occasional one), you may realise that some of your travel companions may revolve around certain archetypes.

Whether they're naughty or nice, you're bound to have run into at least one of them before - but if you're one of the naughties, then tis' the season to stop your folly.

1. The all-around planner

This person is the one who co-ordinates everyone's schedules, books the flight and hotel, and plans the itinerary. Usually also the expert navigator who leads the group around.

If you are this person: Either you're the only one who really, really wants to go on this trip (sad), or you've found yourself a career.

If you have this person in your group: Say thank you. Genuinely.

2. The bochup friend

The one who can't be bothered about anything. Suggest any activity and the standard reply is "Whatever lor" or "Anything lor". Upside: very chill. Downside: appears unenthusiastic about everything, which may kill the holiday vibe.

If you are this person: Try to look alive even if you're dead inside.

If you have this person in your group: Make the best of it by doing whatever you want to do.

3. The Gudetama 

If the bochup friend at least bothers to tag along, all the Gudetama does is make sounds of protest when you poke it, whether physically or with the promise of an activity. Why this person out of country, or even out of the house, is a mystery.

If you are this person: Avoid the gan cheong spider. At. All. Costs.

If you have this person in your group: Best to only invite him/her if you're going to a villa somewhere (i.e. a holiday purely for lazing around) and need an extra person to split the bill with.

4. The gan cheong spider

"We must leave now! What are you all still doing! No time already! Must reach next place by 3pm!!!!"

If you've ever heard any of these phrases repeatedly and for no good cause, and in a frenetic tone to boot, then you've got a gan cheong spider in your travel party.

If you are this person: Please, travel with other gan cheong spiders.

If you have this person in your group: Bait him/her until they have an heart attack.

5. The bossy-as-hell

This category may somewhat overlap with the gan cheong spider, but this person bosses you around on everything - not just timings. He or she will also have an opinion for everything, including things they know nothing about.

If you are this person: Travel with the other bossy-as-hells. Maybe it will start a fire.

If you have this person in your group: Ignore him/her. Induce explosion.

6. The borrower

This person can  - and will - shamelessly borrow anything from you - shampoo, toothpaste, charger, and even money (conveniently overlooking the fact that you didn't bring extra, and will have to lend it to them at the expense of your own budget). Some even pack less on purpose because they know you will bring the item.

If you are this person: DON'T BE.

If you have this person in your group: Burn the bridge then burn his house.

7. The Doraemon

If there is such a thing as a borrower, then we must also know that the lender exists. The Doraemon - usually a kindly and caring figure - seems to have almost everything: Panadol, plasters, conditioner, etc etc.

If you are this person: Make them pay for it.

If you have this person in your group: Ration your favours, please. Don't take advantage!

8. The Slowpoke

The one who finishes last at everything: getting ready, eating, shopping etc etc. Quick test to see who the slowpoke of the group is: visit the toilet simultaneously, for the same purpose. Slowest wins.

If you are this person: Thank your friends for accommodating you (after making sure they're not bitching about you behind your back, of course).

If you have this person in your group: Encourage them by clapping whenever they finish.

9. The cheapskate

The cheapskate will split the bill precisely - yes, the tax on your meal costs more than his/hers - and convert the currency down to a decimal point while "trying" all of your food.

If you are this person: You probably don't have many friends left.

If you have this person in your group: He/she's probably not in the group anymore.

10. The wild child

Up for anything at any time, the wild child is a spontaneous ball of energy that may wear you down if you can't keep up.

If you are this person: Avoid the Gudetama.

If you have this person in your group: Include him/her in the logistics of the trip so that they know there's so much more behind "just go".

11. The hardcore foodie

Eats his/her way through the holiday, and probably plans his/her itinerary around meals and food spots.

If you are this person: Make sure your friends don't mind spending all their money on food.

If you have this person in your group: Capitalise on their passion and ask them for food recommendations.

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