Evening star., 1955-07-17
TEEN ETIQUETTE
Travelling
Guide. for
Teen-Agers
BY KITE TURMELL

summer ID On lie WlIlSI
after mid-July you start
counting vacation weeks. But
there's still time for travel!
Family trips are at their peak,
from now until September. 50.
away you'll spin. but first. here
is your "going-away present"
"a package" Of pointers
from the travel-wise.
Don Blanding, who writes
and draws sketches for his
best-selling books about far
places, sent you these fare
thee-wells" from Hawaii:
Wherever you go. pay your
own way-and a little extra.
Express your appreciation
for each gracious thing done
for you. And re-eXpress 1t in
followup thank-yous to all
who befriend you.
Travel to learn, not in
struct. Start talk with: I
wonder if you would tell me
about Then. listenl
IF asked to give your opin-
ions do so. with tact, cour-
tesy, and judgment.
Avoid loud-mouthed, un-
pleasant comparisons between
the place where you are and
the place where you are from,
or would like to be!
Don't speak to those who
understand or talk your Ian
guage as If they or you were
foreigners This is one of
the commonest failings Of
travelers!"
Teen Travellers and Strangers
For the "date department"
here's how experienced trav-
elers answer your questions.
Girls ask: II. by chance, you
meet boys who seem nice. is 1t
proper to-:
/. Talk to them? Yes, but
keep it casual. Boys shun girls
who are bold, coy.
2. Exchange addresses? Yes,
II you wish to write, but this
Is the boy requests.
3. Accept an offer of a ride
to see the town-or back to
where you're staying? Mol To
ride with strangers is bad
taste. dangerous. as every girl
knows. It's smart to stay with
the crowd at suitable places.
Boys ponder: If you happen
to see a girl you'd like to know,
is it okay to-:
4. Walk right up and start
talking? Yes. at a vacation
or family-style place or recrea-
ton center where it is custom
ary for young people to get
acquainted, casually.
5. Introduce yourself? Yes.
To give your name, say where
you're from, what school you
attend. ETC.. is ideal approach.
To start talk, say something
breezy. matter-of-fa about
the place, the sport. Don't toss
the line that girls distrust.
6. Ask the girls name and
address? Yes, after you've
talked enough for this to seem
natural. But don't insist. If she
does not wish to tell her
identity!
7. Walk her back to where
she's staying? Yes. The day
time walk Is one of the best
ways to get to know each
other.
8. Accept. If invited to stop
in at her hotel or motel to
meet family? Yes. But un-
less their quarters include q
Sitting ROOM" girl introduces
boy to family in the lobby, on
the porch or wherever there
are chairs for guests. friends.
8. Ask her to meet you at a
certain time and place for a
first date? No! For a pre-
arranged date. anywhere, boy
should call for girl; see her
back to her door. Otherwise,
he makes hopeful comment
that they'll happen" to meet
where both are apt to be: "See
you at the pool this after
noon" or Don't pass up the
dance tonight"
Next time you see each other
don't be too shy to smile, say
Hi" go on with the new
friendship.
Teen Travellers and Money
Down to practical details,
travel counselors suggest:
l. Have name, address on
everything so II lost honest
finder can return it. Chances
are almost 100 per cent he'll
want to If he can trace you.
2. Keep suitcases locked at
all times. Ditto for cars even
If you'll only be gone a min
Ute"
3. Take along a bit more
money than you figure you'll
need. A reserve fund for
emergency or sudden urge to
splurge on something special
pays OF in fun, independence.