Interestingly, there are deep-rooted differences in willingness to take a hitchhiker in different European countries. Croatia, for example, is a pain. Neighboring Slovenia, apparently, not at all. Germany, well, depends on I don’t know what. Moon phase? If you de-gaussed your wardrobe? IDK. Belgium seems to be really easy, but I could be mistaken. Portugal seems good, Spain also. No idea about Greece and the rest of the Balkans south and east of Croatia.
I guess there are stories to tell behind that…