Britons tend to be "stand-offish" on holidays, according to a survey.
The majority do not want to make new friends while away, the poll by travel agent www.sunshine.co.uk found. And of those who did find new pals on a break, few kept up with them once back at home.
Of the 2,107 British holidaymakers polled, only 8% said they had made friends on their last trip abroad.
As many as 51% said they had no interest in making friends during a holiday while 15% were indifferent about it.
Nearly half of those not keen to seek out new acquaintances said they did not want to get stuck with people for the duration of their holiday, while 22% said they wanted "alone time" with the people they were travelling with, such as friends or family members.
Also, 71% of those who had made a friend/friends on their last holiday abroad said they did not stay in touch after the break.
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Barton Meadow Lodge, Guiting Power, Gloucestershire(01 of11)
Open Image ModalBeacon Cottage, Start Point Lighthouse, Devon(02 of11)
Open Image ModalHendon Hall, North London(03 of11)
Open Image ModalSt Currig's Church, Capel Curig, Snowdonia(04 of11)
Open Image ModalThe Glen, Ilmington, Cotswolds (05 of11)
Open Image ModalTy Hedfan, Northern Brecon Beacons(06 of11)
Open Image ModalTipi Wales, Ogmore by Sea, Vale of Glamorgan(07 of11)
Open Image ModalThe Grove, Narberth, Pembrokeshire, Wales (08 of11)
Open Image ModalLlancayo Windmill, near Usk, Monmouthshire(09 of11)
Open Image Modal The Oast House, near Sevenoaks, Kent(10 of11)
Open Image ModalYurt Holidays, Snowdonia National Park(11 of11)
Open Image ModalOf those who did like to make friends on holiday, a third (34%) said it "made the holiday less boring" and 29% said it was to "keep the kids entertained if friends also have children".
Sunshine.co.uk co-founder Chris Clarkson said: "Making friends on holiday isn't everyone's cup of tea, but for some it makes the holiday even better.
"I found it amusing that some people liked to make friends on holiday for their children's benefit, as understandable as that is, as I'm sure many of those may have also had their eye on a free babysitter for a night or two."
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Oxwich beach, Gower, South Wales(01 of10)
Open Image ModalHuisinis beach, Isle of Harris(02 of10)
Open Image ModalSaunton Sands, Croyde, Devon(03 of10)
Open Image ModalTenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales(04 of10)
Open Image ModalDurdle Door, West Dorset(05 of10)
Open Image ModalWest Wittering, West Sussex(06 of10)
Open Image ModalWoolacombe, Devon(07 of10)
Open Image ModalRhossili Bay, Wales(08 of10)
Open Image ModalRhossili Bay on the western tip of the Gower Peninsular in South Wales was recently voted the best beach in Britain. With views across the Bristol Channel and all the way to South Devon, the bay was made famous by Dylan Thomas who wrote about it in his story An Extraordinary Little Cough.
Porthcurno beach, West Cornwall(09 of10)
Open Image ModalPorthcurno is considered one of the UK's most beautiful bays with white sands and clear blue water set against a dramatic backdrop of steep granite cliffs. At low tide it's possible to walk to several other equally perfect beaches within the bay.
Pentle Bay, Isles of Scilly(10 of10)
Open Image ModalWhen visiting Pentle Bay at Tresco it can be easy to forget that you're still in Britain. Bright white sand, azure blue waters and (often) brilliant blue skies make it feel more like a tropical island. The Isles of Scilly get some of Britain's best weather making it a great choice for your 'staycation' destination.