Black Scuff Marks on Rubber Boots. Black Scuff Marks on Rubber Boots. You might be tempted to scrub at ugly black marks on rubber rain and snow boots, but they need a lighter touch: Dip a soft cloth in water, then kitchen scouring powder, and rub the spots gently with the paste. Once spots are gone, wipe with a clean damp cloth and buff dry.
Perform a simple online search for the person you are attempting to locate overseas. If you are a member of a social networking site such as Facebook, MySpace or Twitter, try performing a search for the person using their first and last names.
3. Get the addresses and phone numbers of your country's embassy and any military bases (if applicable) before your arrival to the foreign country. For some countries, such as the USA and Australia, it is possible to register with a consulate online, ahead of travel. For instance, the thumbs up OK sign that is used in much of the West is a nasty hand gesture in other countries such as Greece. 2  Your travel agent should be able to help you with determining the customs you're used to that might have the opposite effect in a different country. 3  Learn how the locals dress.