Liar Liar
For some reason when I am in Lebanon I have a very bad habit of lying to taxi drivers. I think its because I feel sorry for them or because I don’t want to seem like a tourist in my own country but whatever the reason is, I always lie to them.
I always make it look like I work in Lebanon for one thing. When I get asked what I do for a living I am honest and tell them advertising but then I complain about how there isn’t much work in Lebanon and how I am considering leaving and that I have offers from Qatar and Kuwait. When they ask me if I know how to drive I say yes of course, how many Lebanese do you know that don’t? Then I either say that (a) I had an accident back in October and totaled the car so until I could afford to fix it I take cabs, or (b) I live with my brother so he drops me off where I want so I don’t see a reason to buy a car.
Cab drivers don’t make a lot of money in Lebanon and the expression on their faces and in their eyes just saddens me. I like giving them big tips, I actually leave big tips to a lot of people here in Lebanon since its like everyone has financial difficulties…
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9 Comments, add your own...
1. toni | May 7th, 2007 at 10:41 pm
Tell em you’re from Kuwait - and you’ll get a nice $20 fair for a 5 minute ride.
2. mishref | May 7th, 2007 at 11:00 pm
I hate talking to taxi drivers. If he stays silent with me telling him to do so, he’ll get a nice chunk of my hard owned money.
3. Armani_Exchange | May 8th, 2007 at 12:50 am
I don’t see any harm in being honest all the way … i know that you wouldn’t lie if they don’t that saddens, but i believe there is no reason to lie.
4. Biohazard | May 8th, 2007 at 1:00 am
LOOL LIAR LIAR BANTS ON FAYAR!
5. Tina | May 8th, 2007 at 2:01 am
you’re right Lebanon is so sad.. thank god we live here
6. Marzouq | May 8th, 2007 at 9:49 am
It is hard on them especially these days with the uncertainty.
7. Noush0 | May 8th, 2007 at 11:56 am
Armenian driver:)
8. shammas | May 8th, 2007 at 12:11 pm
“since its like everyone has financial difficulties”
banks are offering loans for plasic surgery. people spent more money on makeup materials and perfumes + trendy clothes.
when are we gonna learn?
9. spooner | May 8th, 2007 at 6:35 pm
yeee lebanon is really sad u should how bad people felt during the war. its really nice to leave tips, i do the same when im back there too. but its true cabbys over there break my heart…
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