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What's the best practical advice you've ever gotten? Perhaps to put all your toiletries in Ziplock bags before packing them, or that club soda is the best spot remover? Every month, we'll print the best Readers' Tips. Click here to submit your own tips and advice.

Here's the tip of the month.

When traveling, I’m always extra nice to hotel check-in people. I talk about them, their kids, their families, and how much we travelers appreciate their work. You guessed it: upgrade time!

—Michael Allardyce

Columbus, Ohio

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