Government Travel Restrictions

LODGING:

All employees are encouraged to stay with relatives or friends while on government business. If weather permits, public areas such as parks should be used as temporary lodging sites. Bus terminals, train stations, and office lobbies may also provide shelter in periods of inclement weather.

TRANSPORTATION:

Hitch-hiking is the preferred mode of travel in lieu of commercial transportation. Luminescent safety vests will be issued to all employees prior to their departure on government business trips. Bus transportation will be used only when work schedules require such travel. Airline tickets will only be authorized in extreme circumstances and the lowest available fares will be used. For example, if a meeting is scheduled in Seattle, but a lower fare can be obtained by traveling to Detroit, the travel to Detroit will be substituted for travel to Seattle.

MEALS:

Expenditures for meals will be limited to an absolute minimum. It should be noted that certain grocery and specialty chains, such as Hickory Farms, General Nutrition Centers, and Price Club stores often provide free samples of promotional items. Entire meals can be obtained in this manner. Travelers should also become familiar with indigenous roots, berries, and other protein sources available at their destination. If restaurants must be utilized, travelers should utilize "all-you-can-eat" salad bars. This is especially effective to employees traveling together as one plate can be used to feed the entire group. Employees are also encouraged to bring their own food on government travel. Cans of tuna, Spam, and Beefaroni as well as granola bars or cereal can be consumed at your leisure without unnecessary bother of heating or costly preparation.

MISCELLANEOUS:

All employees are encouraged to devise innovative techniques in our effort to save government funds. One enterprising individual has already suggested that money could be raised during airport layover periods to defray travel expenses. In support of this idea, red caps will be issued to all employees prior to their departure so they can earn tips by helping other travelers with their luggage. Small plastic roses and ball point pens will also be available to employees so that sales may be made as time permits.

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