oztony 36,121 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 My wife shared this video to me from FB , the guy filming had just arrived in Manila and asked a taxi to take him somewhere to get something to eat and drink , so the taxi driver who is obviously in on the scam of course obliged , .......$3000 Canadian dollars for lunch... 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites
+to_dave007 6,761 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 (edited) Sounds like this might be a currency conversion issue and perhaps the guy has no peso at all. I missed if he said "lunch" in the video. Does not sound like "lunch" music in the background. And not unusual that the taxi driver gets a kick back for bringing a patron.. happens around the world. Edited February 11, 2018 by to_dave007 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Enuff 29,745 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 My wife shared this video to me from FB , the guy filming had just arrived in Manila and asked a taxi to take him somewhere to get something to eat and drink , so the taxi driver who is obviously in on the scam of course obliged , .......$3000 Canadian dollars for lunch... What did he order?Sent from my SM-J327P using Tapatalk 1 Link to post Share on other sites
agent17 552 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 There's a Grab (similar to Uber) and a yellow taxi (airport taxi) available at the airport right out the door. Who takes a cab these days? Even locals avoid the cab. Link to post Share on other sites
Lost 153 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 I think it's pretty obvious this is at some sort of a KTV or one of those fully nude strip bars in Manila where this is known to happen. Probably bought Cristal for all the dancers or something. Link to post Share on other sites
sugbu777 2,687 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 There's a sucker born every minute Link to post Share on other sites
musicman666 1,961 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Lost said: I think it's pretty obvious this is at some sort of a KTV or one of those fully nude strip bars in Manila where this is known to happen. I’ll have to take your word on that one 3 Link to post Share on other sites
jtmwatchbiz 31,454 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 2 hours ago, Enuff said: What did he order? Sent from my SM-J327P using Tapatalk heck he can drop by my home anytime and i'll make him a sangwich for only $2500. and throw in chips and a soft drink for free. 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Admin (Retired) broden 57,127 Posted February 12, 2018 Admin (Retired) Share Posted February 12, 2018 27 minutes ago, jtmwatchbiz said: a soft drink for free. can i get a refill? 3 Link to post Share on other sites
jtmwatchbiz 31,454 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 10 minutes ago, broden said: can i get a refill? this is the busy season so refills are subject to availability. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Admin (Retired) broden 57,127 Posted February 12, 2018 Admin (Retired) Share Posted February 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, jtmwatchbiz said: this is the busy season so refills are subject to availability. come on man you know i wanna give you a good yelp review 1 Link to post Share on other sites
lamoe 15,623 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Had same happen to one of my crew in Stuttgart Germany - young guy in early 20's Dropped over $500 USD in a "club" starting Saturday til Sunday - had hotel? attached - not much money? Was around 1985 - 30 + years ago when it was something like 4 DM to the USD He called company guest house I was staying in - bailed him out using my company credit card - same as joints use here - their CC ID was a business name -not the Badda Bing Saw her - waaaaay above his and my pay scale Most legit I ever spent on dinner was over $1,500 USD in Switzerland for 4 people - around 1990 - VP, 2 customers and me. He had me put it on my company CC so he could approve it. Wine and liquor (mostly his) was abound 75% I got audited - he got fired 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Alfred E. Neuman 5,791 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 The reason why most Korean and Japanese restaurants here are too expensive is because tour operators get up to 30% commision. Link to post Share on other sites
RogerDat 3,482 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 3 hours ago, Alfred E. Neuman said: The reason why most Korean and Japanese restaurants here are too expensive is because tour operators get up to 30% commision. This need clarification I think. Link to post Share on other sites
Alfred E. Neuman 5,791 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 8 hours ago, RogerDat said: This need clarification I think. I had a restaurant that also gave a cut to drivers and tour guides but 20% the most. Link to post Share on other sites
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