Have you ever been on a trip with someone you didn’t know very well at the beginning but became very familiar with by the end? Maybe you carpooled on a long drive with a fellow staff member to a seminar or training. Perhaps you embarked on a weeklong canoe camping trip with other camping enthusiasts. By being with someone virtually all the time, you end up getting to know them well. Some of your insights about them are pleasant surprises while others might be shocking revelations. At the end of the experience, you come away with a more complete picture of the person.

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