Yes, fellows. I’m alone here in this big strange city.
That’s very kind of you, sir, to offer me a ride at midnight.
All right, I’ll try that shish ka bob from your street cart.
Sure, I have change for a $100 bill.
OK, I’ll pay the price you quote for that souvenir doodad.
Just one little drink with you, sir. Then I must get back to my hotel.
Oh, how nice of you to escort me back to my hotel room.
What a sweet looking boy! Of course I’ll give you money as soon as I can open my purse and get my wallet out.

I’ve been smoking for more than 50 years, and still enjoy it. However, recently I’ve found more and more of my travel destinations have become totally non-smoking. How can I deal with all the restrictions in flights, hotels, cruise ships and just about everywhere else? PJC, Atlanta GA

A: First of all, if you’ve been a smoker for so many years, and still alive ... congratulations! Seriously, the simplest situation for travel, as well as for your health, is just quit. Or at least start gradually to break the addiction by limiting yourself to a few smokes in places where it’s still permitted.

One of most effective ways to end smoking is to check with your doctor and set up an effective program. However, if you insist on puffing on your travels, just follow the rules to find smoking-permitted areas. Be sure to respect other adults and kids where smoking is totally banned.

You may want that special family member to fly with you. Get valuable how-to tips about cat air travel from the many websites that offer that information.

Before you make any plans to take your feline flying, know some of the requirements. Most airlines restrict animals to 22 pounds, and a limit of two per human passengers. Your cat will need a vet’s note listing recent required inoculations.

Consult with your vet if you have fears that noise in the airport and while in flight will be too much for your cat’s nerves. Some medication could keep kitty calm and able to sleep.

What’s the best airport fast-food chain restaurant for getting a carry-with-you meal before boarding a flight? KLB, Miami FL

A: Of course, there are always McDonald’s, Burger King and Taco Bell. However, airport restaurant prices for the same food are much higher than what you pay in neighborhood branches of the same fast-food restaurants.

If you have time, stop and buy your quick food at a familiar franchise on the way to the airport. Cheaper still, package a healthy meal at home to take aboard your flight.