Originally Posted by
Jaimito Cartero
Now many of you will say that it's stupid to argue over what is basically a couple of dollars. However, to me, it's basically saying that it's okay to rip people off. I know that in any transaction that involves a taxi driver I might get taken a little. However, when it's a 300% or more inflation, I'm not going to stand for it.
I absolutely agree with you. I don't care if it's a rip off of 1 Yuan (Which is, what, 13 cents?), it's a matter of principle. "Oh it's nothing to you and means a lot more to them" is not an excuse to steal. It's not a 'cost of doing business' and it's not a 'local experience', it's theft and/or extortion and should not be tolerated. It's the same kind of logic that makes people say it's ok for illegal immigrants to do what they do. "Oh they just want a better life". Ok, then earn one the right way.
I'm glad there are people like you who are willing to point these things out, Jaimito.