On the way to the airport from Interbike, I shared a taxi ride with a sales rep. We had a pleasant conversation along the way, but when we arrive at the airport and we talk about splitting the fare (about $15), he gives me a $10 bill and asks specifically for a $20.
I was about to give it to him until it dawned on me that I would be giving him $10 and I still have to pay the complete fare. So I gave him back his $10 and ask if he has $7, which he did.
About a second after he got out of the cab, I realized he was trying to pull the old grifter scam (just watch "The Grifters"). He probably pulls this on every business trip, even if just nets him $20.
I wish I remembered his name, so I can give him the same treatment John Cusack received after being caught doing his scam...
I was about to give it to him until it dawned on me that I would be giving him $10 and I still have to pay the complete fare. So I gave him back his $10 and ask if he has $7, which he did.
About a second after he got out of the cab, I realized he was trying to pull the old grifter scam (just watch "The Grifters"). He probably pulls this on every business trip, even if just nets him $20.
I wish I remembered his name, so I can give him the same treatment John Cusack received after being caught doing his scam...