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Never wear black. Even having a smart black shirt could keep you stuck in one place for a long time. I have also found that caps and black or blue wolly hats are awfull too. If the weather permits, wear light couloured shorts and a bright colourful tshirt or a smart short sleeved shirt. Although you may have no choice on whether or not you have luggage, I have found that hitching without luggage is quicker as the driver knows your not conceling anything.

A thumb or hand gesture will work fine for hitchhiking (depending on the region). But in some cases, the use of a sign displaying your destination or general direction will increase your odds. What are those cases?