[pct-l] re: hitching

[walkinglarry at yahoo.com (larry hillberg)]

--- Bob Bankhead <wandering_bob@comcast.net> wrote:
> Having been both a hitcher and a hitchee, let me
> suggest that BEFORE you try
> to hitch you:
> 
> 1. Bathe (if possible) or at least wash the visible
> parts of your body so
> you don't look like the dirty bum you are.
> 
> 2. Comb or brush your hair
> 
> 3. Put on your cleanest dirty clothes.
> 
> 4. Brush your teeth to kill the bad breath from too
> many tuna pouches
> 
To these I would add:

Remove your hat and your sunglasses.

Even as a bearded, grubby backpacker, I have had good
success with the above and hitching with a big smile.

Larry H

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