THE TAXI 03/24/2009
 

I was a bit frustrated today, mainly because of transportation.  I was running late for class, and as is my tradition in such a case, I punished myself for being late by hailing a cab driver and negotiating a fair to my school.  This time it wasn't so bad... 30 shekels ($7.50).  When we got to the school, I pulled out my 50 shekel note, and handed it to him expecting change (I was about 10 minutes late at that point).  He started arguing with me that he couldn't accept the bill as it had a tear in it!!! I was otherwise cashless... slightly embarrassing.  I explained to him that I would make it right and would call him later that evening... so after 4 more minutes he finally gave me the change and I walked to class rather late.  
Later on I called him, to set things straight, and he said "never mind... I gave the bill to someone else."  Hmmm... I guess ripped notes are still negotiable... even in Israel.

 


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