• When cars are coming in opposite directions, the car going straight or making a right turn has the right of way.
  
• When using a cell phone while driving, always employ a hands-free system or an earpiece.
  
• When riding a train, bus or subway, take up only the space you're entitled to, turn down the volume on your headphones, refrain from eating and bring a tissue!
  
• Rubbernecking is poor etiquette, and it's even more important to resist because it's a major cause of traffic congestion.
  
• When sitting next to a chatterbox on a plane, good etiquette dictates your right to feign sleep or politely inform the talker that you have some work to do.
  
• Remember that the flight attendant's primary responsibility is your safety not your stomach.
  
• In Bulgaria, nodding your head up and down signals that you disagree with what's being said.
  
• In Thailand, it's customary to exchange gifts during your second business meeting.
  
• In Brazil, avoid giving gifts in black or purple, these are the colors of mourning.
  
• In Japan, address acquaintances by their title or last name with the suffix "san."

Mark J. Kulewicz, District 1 Chairman
Institute of Transportation Engineers
Garden City, N.Y.
516-873-2329
www.ite.org

American Automobile Association
Robert Sinclair, Jr., Spokesperson
www.aaa.com