10 main rules for hitchhiking
About what to say, how to behave and what you
should not argue about - you can see in our fresh material.
Hitchhiking is a wonderful thing. If you choose
this way of traveling, you, especially if the finances are limited, open a lot
of opportunities to visit in different parts of the world. This is the most
interesting kind of travel.
Hitchhiking allows you to better know people.
It is unpredictable, somewhat risky and its main plus - the opportunity to
break out of the routine routine. Someone thinks that hitchhiking is a state of
mind. To help beginners in hitchhiking, we collected the main tips.
1. Look decent
The first impression is always important. And
from the way you look and position yourself, the driver will stop or not. After
all, the driver is often hard to understand that they vote at the roadside,
especially at night. Therefore, going on a trip, take care of the appearance.
The girl-hitchhiker should not dress defiantly.
Indiscreet topic and shorts, quite appropriate in the city, on the road can
cause anyone not needed associations. It is best to wear comfortable, clean and
neat clothes suitable for different weather conditions. In this case, the
traveler has more chances for passing transport.
In order for you to be noticed on the road,
bright clothes should be present on the clothes. If you vote at night, make
sure that the clothing is fitted with reflective elements.
2. It is better for a
girl to go with a man
Hitchhiking is always associated with risks, so
traveling better together. Of course, girls who travel alone have always more
chances that they will be driven. However, the young girl runs the risk of
being in an unpleasant situation.
Do not be afraid that drivers do not pick up
couples. On the tracks young couples who hitchhike, cause sympathy. And if a
married couple travels by car, they will always stop to take them to their
company.
What should I do if the car stopped, and you
did not like the company with which you have to go? In this case, you should
ask the driver where he is going. After listening to it, you can safely say
that to much regret you are out of the way, and immediately try to catch
another car.
3. Make a trip route
Once you have decided to go on a hitchhike,
first you need to decide where you are going to go. A hitchhiker with
experience is always primarily determined with the route.
It is best to plan a route in advance. You can
purchase a road map of the area where you go. Carefully study what settlements
will be on your way. In the end, this will be of significant importance.
4. Immediately arrange
that the fare will be free
It is important even before you get into the
car; agree that you will not pay for the trip. The main argument is that there
is no money. No, it will not. As an "excuse" it works well that you
are students, travel for a long time, heavy backpacks, hot weather. If you do
not warn the driver, you may experience unpleasant situations.
5. Maintain a
conversation, speak
The most important stereotype, from which one
should get rid of someone who decided to tackle a hitchhiking, is that this
kind of travel, "freebie". The driver who picks up a hitchhiker also
gets his "pay". Fare - good mood and interesting communication.
Talking with a fellow traveler is a good way to
dispel road boredom and not "peck" at the wheel. The most successful
hitchhikers are those who are benevolent, sociable, often smiling and can
interestingly tell about those places where he happened to visit.
Therefore, speak, speak, ask and tell - it is
for this you are taken on the road. Besides, is it possible to miss the
opportunity to replenish your stock of knowledge with stories, useful
information, advice, everyday wisdom?
6. Respect the driver
If you stopped the car and you were allowed to
sit in it, then on the way you should follow some rules. Try to behave
yourself. If you want to smoke, then this is possible only if the driver
himself smokes, but, nevertheless, you should ask permission before you get a
cigarette.
Do not discuss the manner of driving the
driver, as well as his actions. If you are asked to fasten your belt, be sure
to do this. If you behave inappropriately, you may be asked to leave the car.
7. Choose the right
terrain
You should start your journey outside the city limits.
Within the city limits you can catch only a taxi. Try to choose places for
voting where the driver will be easier to stop and quickly discuss with you the
details of the route.
Remember that in Europe
it is forbidden to stop cars on the autobahn. And the autobahns are everywhere.
In Italy
Particular attention should be paid to the
category of the chosen route. The more the track, the more lively the traffic
on it, and, accordingly, you will have more chances to catch a passing vehicle.
Do not stand on the slopes and under the hills, vote near the sign
"Stopped forbidden" or "stop" someone on the bypass road.
8. Do not criticize
the driver's musical tastes
Do not bother the driver with suggestions to
turn on the music or change the song. Not always our musical tastes coincide:
it is necessary to reconcile with this. You are a guest, and therefore you must
first of all reckon with the owner of the machine and his requirements. As they
say, who pays, he orders music.
9. Taboo
Bypassing the topic of politics, religion and
money. You can act as a listener, but do not argue with the driver. Some
drivers need to be listened to. Well, it will be necessary for some time to
become an analyst, listen with attention and understanding.
10. Be in a good mood
and trust your intuition
Hitchhiking is not always easy. In spite of
everything, always remain in a good mood.
Sometimes it will take quite a while to stand
on the road waiting for the car. Do not lose optimism, do not stop smiling.
Joke, support the topic for conversation and stay in good spirits.
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