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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 11:29 am
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Originally Posted by sbm12
No, but the fact that the guy tacked on more than the actual amount is shameful. I'd have paid the actual amount, mostly because I know it, and then tipped less because he tried to rip me off.

I believe in paying the correct price for the service rendered, but not more and certainly not tipping well when the cabbie tries to screw me.
+1, but I'd have tipped zero. I don't reward larceny even if it's just attempted larceny.

Originally Posted by cordelli
He didn't forget, he didn't want it on the meter, so it doesn't show as income. It's cash in his pocket he doesn't have to turn in at the end of the shift. He's just skimming off his company.
As well as the IRS and the other taxing authorities.

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