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…
9 replies on “Liar Liar”
Tell em you’re from Kuwait – and you’ll get a nice $20 fair for a 5 minute ride.
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.
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.
LOOL LIAR LIAR BANTS ON FAYAR!
you’re right Lebanon is so sad.. thank god we live here
It is hard on them especially these days with the uncertainty.
Armenian driver:)
“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?
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…