Do’s And Don’ts

Press, Volume C, Issue 29699, 18 December 1961, Page 12

Do’s And Don’ts

There are a number of things which you must remember to do. Take enough money for your fare back or pay it in advance. Make sure you have at least £5O on arrivaL preferably more. This takes care of impromptu sickness and subsequent lack of earning power as well as side trips. Take oddments like a small heater, a portable clothes line, a teapot, knife, fork, spoon, sheets, pieces of string, a collection of nails and other necessities. It is no good spending hard-saved cash on basics. But don’t take too much luggage; arrange to store it safely when away. Take plenty of woollens (bead scarves for women) and few pale clothes. Smog blackens light fibres, including white petticoats. Keep money for buying smart clothes but take knock-about wear with you. And there are a number of things which you must remember not to do. Don’t try to do too much »t first An employment agency spokesman said that the noise of London alone tires arrivals. So take ft easy, budget your time as well as your moi.ey. Visit one notable place each week-end.

one show a week, dine out once a week and make sure that in between you live moderately. Don’t go without fresh meat or vegetables. There are many hidden markets—right behind Regent Street is a market —replete with reasonably priced goods. Don’t ‘‘kid’’ your employers that you will be there for years. Tell them honestly that you want to stay for six months. Don’t be shy about writing for employment to firms which have not advertised. Don’t get depressed—that often means, don’t live alone. Flatting is more economical, more fun, as is sightseeing with others. An exceptionally busy life, however, can compensate for a lonely, dingy bed-sitting room. And don’t forget to write. That means that letters will help you ward off attacks of homesickness. You may not save a great deal and what you do save may be readily spent, but the English experience is one which wiH enrich your outlook and memories, one which is essential for a people living in such a remote corner of the globe as New Ztealund.