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== Putting together an excellent outfit doesn'''==Get t just change the means by which that other people perceive you, it changes the means by which we experience ourselves. Think for a Job!==''minute about just how you' == If you get a JOB re feeling when you will be able to afford place on your own car and fuelfavorite shirt, or another means as well as exactly that pair of transport, and then you WON'T HAVE TO HITCH! jeans for just right. It changes your entire personality.
== Clothes ==To limit the amount of clothes you take with you; use layers. In the morning you start with several layers, as it gets warmer you take them off and at night you can wear them again. It's great if you can adapt to your driver's air conditioning, or the sudden rain or 4 km tunnel when you're in the back of a pick up truck.
The first Obviously there is a difference between hitching in [[Spain]] in the summer and most important details are the '''clothes''' you wearin [[Scandinavia]] during wintertime. Try Nevertheless, it is often smart to wear '''bright colored''', well visible clothesbuy some good outdoor stuff. This It is extremely important during the night or in bad weather, but also during sunshinelight and dries very fast. A Yellow There is nothing worse than wet jeans or Orange Shirt/Pullover/Jacket works bestcotton-shirt if it's below 10 °C. If Plus, you don't want to spent much money on new gear, can wash it and it dries fast. Outdoor wear differs a '''reflective warning vest''' pulled over your jacket will perfectly do lot in the jobdegree it adopts smelliness. This is also extremely important while walking on a dangerous road trying to find a good spotYou can wear some for days without smelling, others stink after two hours hiking.
Obviously there Hitchhiking is a difference between hitching in Spain in the summer an outdoor sport and in Scandinavia during wintertimeit pays off to wear good shoes. NeverthelessThey might not be best for dancing when you reach your destination, but it is often smart important while walking along the road. At times you might need to buy some '''good outdoor stuff'''cross rocky areas, puddles, mud, snow etc. It is light Sometimes you have to be quick and dries very faststep off the road due to big trucks etc. There is nothing worse than a '''wet jeans''' or '''cotton'''[[File:Parnu-shirt if it's bellow 10°Criga. Plus, you jpg|thumb|left|200px|Warm clothes can wash it and it dries fast. '''Outdoor wear''' differs a lot save your life - [[User:Amylin|Amylin]] hitching to [[Riga]] in the degree it adopts smell. You can wear some for days without smelling, others stink after two hours hiking. snow]]
Hitch hiking is an outdoor sport and it pays Avoid dark or military clothes, they do not create a lot of [[trust]]fulness. Looking too much like a colorful hippie will possibly scare other drivers off to '''wear good shoes'''. They might not be best for dancing when you reach Take off your destination, but hat (unless it is important while walking along the road. You will need to cross rocky areas's a really funny one), puddlesdon't wear gloves, mudopen your jacket, snow etceven though you might freeze. Sometimes Also helpful are t-shirts that identify you have to with something, be quick and step off the road due to big trucks etcit a country, a football team or a band - [[User:Zenit|Zenit]] has been picked up because of his "Switzerland" t-shirt more than once.
'''Avoid dark''' or military clothesSometimes, 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 itclothes give away that you's re a really funny one)traveller/tourist, don't because the people on the street where you are usually wearing something else than what you wear gloves. As mentioned above, open your jacketit might scare people off if it is too extreme, even though but on the other hand it might also get people interested to look like you might freeze've stories to tell.
As a guy, try to shave before you hit the road. It'll reduce your waiting time.
== == == ''''''POO POO smells BAD! Never ever smell of poo, because it is shit, and nobody wants to be shitty.'''''' == == == You are more likely to be picked up when you look somewhat decent and clean. Wear '''fast drying, easy to wash clothes''', avoid cotton. '''Avoid stinking!''' This might not be the easiest part while hitch-hiking Most [[rest area|service stations]] on long distances, but remember: '''You are not the last hitch hiker this driver might pass!''' Having a stinky passenger highway have showers. Use them in his car will make the driver think twice before picking up someone again. This will make it easier for the whole hitch-hiking community! Carry a second gear with morning if you, '''wash start your clothes regularly''', use fast drying gear. Some outdoor gear adopts smell faster than others, ask in the store or inform yourself before buyingjourney after you camped at a service station.
Use '''deodorants'''. Clean Hygiene can save your shoes of mud before hitch hiking (not in front of the eyes of the driver)[[health]] and your life; it can prevent many sicknesses.
As If you're likely to be perceived as a Girlwoman, don't behave and look too salacious. This might give a the wrong impression. 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. Hitchhiking a bike or a motorbike will also cheer you up easily—they always look so funny showing that they would love to take you but don't have the space.
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.[[Category:Practical info]]
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[[File:Eurizons hitchhikerneverdie clown.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Bright colors are good]]
'''Your appearance''' '''is''' 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 [[Image:Pooh hitching in nz.JPGhitchhiking at night|thumb|250px|right|Jim night]] or in bad [[New Zealandweather]]]]'''Your appearance''' '', but also during sunshine. A yellow or orange shirt, pullover or jacket works best. If you don't want to spend much money on new gear, a reflective warning vest pulled over your jacket will perfectly do the job. This is''' also extremely important when hitchhiking!while walking on a dangerous road trying to find a good spot.
== Looks ==
[[File:Moose hitchiking.jpg|thumb|right|200px|This is probably NOT a good way to hitch a ride.]]
Show '''both your hands''' and, if possible, forearms. '''Don't''' wear a '''hat or sunglasses'''. However, is if it is just too hot and sunny to stand it with no protection choose a hat over sunglasses, as the latter hide your eyes and this makes most people suspicious. Wear a short-brimmed straw hat or a light coloured cap as long as it doesn't hide your face too much. If it is raining, it's better to use an umbrella than a hood.
'''Your mood''' is very relevant. So always be happy, or at least pretend to and '''keep smiling'''. This will get you a ride much faster, than if you're looking tired and unmotivated.
When hitchhiking in foreign countries it might pay off to look like a foreigner.
== Hygiene ==
You are more likely to be picked up when you look somewhat decent and clean. Wear '''fast drying, easy to wash clothes''', avoid cotton.
'''Avoid stinking!''' This might not be the easiest thing while hitchhiking long distance, but remember: '''You are not the last hitchhiker this driver might pass!''' Having a stinky passenger in the car will make the driver think twice before picking up someone again. This will make it easier for the whole hitchhiking community! Carry a second set of gear with you, '''wash your clothes regularly''', use fast-drying gear. Some outdoor gear picks up odours faster than others, ask in the store or inform yourself before buying.
Use '''deodorants'''. Clean any mud off your shoes before hitchhiking (not in front of the eyes of the driver).
== Behavior ==
'''Look''' the approaching driver '''in the eyes! Smile!'''
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