Why does adhesive not stick to the inside of the tube?

if you leave the top off long enough it willWhy does adhesive not stick to the inside of the tube?
the lack of moisture is what makes adhesive sticky. While in the tube, it has its original moisture...like dude said...leave the top off and it will stick.Why does adhesive not stick to the inside of the tube?
It does stick to some degree as there is a small amount of the adhesive that would stay stuck to the sides even if you emptied the entire tube. adhesive requires a certain amount of exposure to air to stick - in the tube there's not enough air so it won't stick to the tube or to itself that much.
but it does stick.