Evening star., 1941-07-15

customary for a dinner costing up.
to 81.
On some trains there will be a
smaller buffet car where you can get
light meals and beverages. Or the
porter will bring you a sandwich
and q drink to your chair IN the
parlor car. Tip him dime for this
service.
Many of the better trains carry
club or observation cars, which are
for the use of all Pullman passengers.
Some of them even have BARRIERS,
hairdresSers, Wallets, maids, shower
baths. writing desks and so on.
However, if you're in the habit OF
tearing around the country on these
super-dupers you probably don't
need any advice from us.
Generally dark street clothes are
appropriate and convenient for train
travel. On some tranScontlnental
trips women now wear slacks, but
they would be doubtful except on
definite tour train. Spectator
sports clothes are usually suitable,
especially in summer.
It's quite all right TO engage IN
imperSonal conversation with other
passengers, provided they show
desire to talk. However, girl is
always wise 10 60 easy on Scraplng
acouaintances with strangers. Nat
urally. passengers become better ac-
+rJT than a
short one. Just use your ordinary
good manners and good sense about
these things. Letting strangers buy
a meal for you is always dubious
business.
And If you see a warning against
PLAYING cards with strangers, don't
think the Pullman Co. hung it there
lust as a decoration. Card sharps
travel the better trains almost as
much as they travel the better boats.
If YOU are riding in a chair car,
there is not much TO remember eX-
cept such elementary courtesles as
keeping your feet out OF the aisle.
In a day coach, you'll take care OF
YOUR own bags. get yourself on al
the proper stop. etc, with no porter
to help you. However, the conduc-
tor is available to answer your oueS-
tions if they are important
When leaving the train. redcaps
will be available at the larger sta
tions to handle your baggage. II
YOU have checked bags or a trunk,
20 10 the baggage room to get them
or 10 arrange for their delivery.
Needless to say. its a good idea to
keep your baggage checks in safe
place. so that you can find them
without a lot of panicky searching.
On any train where you are carry
inc considerable money, It Will be
wise to buy travellers checks. They
are available at your bank at Slght
expense. and they can be caShed
anywhere. Remember also that
travelling is likely TO be just one tip
after another, so keep plenty OF
change in your pocket or purse.
particularly dimes. A tip Of almost
any size can be made up OF dimes,
while their lack will often force you
to pass out quarters.
Finally, have some consideration
for the people, if any who are going
to meet YOU. Let them know on
what railroad and train you Will
arrive-and then be on that train.
If they aren't there TO meet you,
and you're a stranger in a Dig city
don't start wandering around look
ing for them. Try telephoning. and
if that doesn't work. pick out a
prominent spot in the waiting room
and stay put until they find you.
If you get worried. go to the Trav-
elers' Aid desk in the station. They
make a business of handling situa-
tions such as yours and Will know
exactly what to do.
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