Today I bargained hard for two shirts at a market that I REALLY wanted for 200 rupees. The guy wouldn't give it to me for any cheaper, even though I left the store and came back about 15 minutes later...a tactic that I learned rarely fails. But he still wouldn't give it to me for less than 200 rupees. Finally I gave in.
I had to remind myself that 250 rupees is about 5 dollars.
Hindi DOES come in handy: when I was trying to buy the yoga mat, the guy wouldn't give it to me for less than 800 rupees. He just wouldn't go any lower. Once I whipped out a Hindi phrase (I said, lekin meri dost, 600 rupiya ke liye! which means, but my friend got it for 600 rupees!) he was like, "ok ok..I give you good price!!!"
I miss beef. and cool air. and home.
posted by Laura @ 11:56 AM
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