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'''Your mood''' is very relevant. So always be happy, or at least pretend to and '''keep smiling'''. This will get If you have a ride much fasterbeard, than if try to shave before youhit the road. It're looking tired and unmotivatedll reduce your waiting time.
As a guy, try to shave before you hit the road. It'll reduce your waiting time.
As If you're likely to be perceived as a Girlwoman, don't behave and look too salacious. This might give the wrong impression.
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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.
Most [[rest area|service stations]] on the highway have showers. Use them in the morning if you start your journey after you camped at a service station.
Hygiene can save your [[health]] and your life, ; it can prevent many sicknesses.
== Behavior ==
'''Look''' the approaching driver '''in the eyes! Smile!'''
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 easily—they always look so funny showing that they would love to take you but don't have the space.
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