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[[Image:Pooh hitching in nz.JPG|thumb|250px|right|Jim in [[New Zealand]]]]
'''Looks''' ''are'' important when hitchhiking.
== Clothes ==
The first and most important details are the '''clothes''' you wear. Try to wear '''bright colored''', well visible clothes. This is extremely important during the night or in bad weather, but also during sunshine. A Yellow or Orange Shirt/Pullover/Jacket works best. If you don't want to spent much money on new gear, a '''reflective warning vest''' pulled over your jacket will perfectly do the job.
Obviously there is a difference between hitching in Spain in the summer and in Scandinavia during wintertime. Nevertheless, it is often smart to buy some '''good outdoor stuff'''. It is light and dries very fast. There is nothing worse than a '''wet jeans''' or '''cotton'''-shirt if it's bellow 10°C. Plus, you can wash it and it dries fast. '''Outdoor wear''' differs a lot in the degree it adopts smell. You can wear some for days without smelling, others stink after two hours hiking.
'''Avoid dark''' or military clothes, they do not create a lot of trustfulness. Looking too much like a colorful hippie will possibly scare other drivers off. Take off your hat (unless it's a really funny one), don't wear gloves, open your jacket, even though you might freeze.
== Appearance ==
As a guy, try to shave before you hit the road. It'll reduce your waiting time.
If you've been waiting a long time it might be good to do something funny, like waving at random cars, or play some small musical instrument.
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