[pct-l] Tips

[Tortoise]

I can't speak for others. I occasionally give hitchhikers a ride when I 
see them. I give rides to help others, not to get money. Therefore I 
decline offers of gas, meals, money.  However it is best to offer a 
reasonable amount especially for longer rides.  More important is to 
offer reimbursement if someone makes a special trip for you.  My 2¢.

Tortoise

<> He who finishes last, wins! <>



Robert W. Freed wrote:
> Every time is different. There are no set rules. I always offer when people help
> me out. If someone gives me more than a few minute ride, I buy lunch or fill up
> their gas tank. If I stay in someones house I buy dinner or at least drop a
> twenty in the tip jar. My philosophy is to always offer, we want to promote this
> type of behavior. If you've ever spent a hour or two trying to thumb a ride in the
> middle of nowhere you know what I mean. The point I'm trying to make is be
> as pleasant as possible, say please and thank you and never take advantage
> of someones hospitality by pushing them to do to much. They don't have to
> help and if you make them uncomfortable they won't help next time.
>  
>   
>> For example if you hitchhike do you give or offer some money and how much
>> to the driver? What about, if you are helped by a trail angel?
>>     
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