May 23, 2008
Episode 43: A Rip Off
The taxi driver: That will be 30 dollars.
John: What? You just went one block.
The taxi driver: Sir, that is how much the fare is.
John: Look, I wasn’t born yesterday. You are trying to rip me off.
The taxi driver: Sir, time is money and I am wasting time and losing money arguing with you. You have to pay that fare.
John: You think I am some gullible tourist? I am well-schooled on how this scam works. Do you know I travel all over the world on business. I know what’s what. I want your name and cab number.
The taxi driver: Why?
John: Because I am going to make an example of you. I am sick and tired of dealing with people looking for a hand out. I am going to demand you be fired.
The taxi driver: Look sir, I am sorry. Please forgive me. I didn’t mean anything by it. I am sorry for trying to take advantage of you. Please, I’ll just charge you the usual fare: 10 dollars.
John: Good. That’s better. I hope you’ve learned your lesson. Bye.
The taxi driver: What a sucker!
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