The most important part is to try and know what things of that sort go for usually to know if you are haggling way above the actual price or below so that you can meet in the middle which is the real price
Guys as a Westerner I really struggle with haggling in general but as I myself run a small business I have to say many people from Eastern countries can really upset me when it comes to paying. I often quote them for a given job then *AFTER* the services are provided they *actually* have the nerve to haggle. This upsets a lot of service providing (and other) business people. I'll go as far as saying I find it quite offensive when this happens. Can we have a bit of a dialogue about this? As a starting place let me say that I personally feel that if I go to another country I should learn and respect the host countries mannerisms as much as possible *** and this includes the methodology and manners of haggling... when to do/when not to do/how to do/what might be considered offensive, rude... whatever. I don't feel that many from Eastern countries are reciprocal in the somewhat delicate matter of haggling vs not haggling, or at least not haggling over a wider set of transaction types... and I can safely say I have learned that dealing with Egyptians has been anything but pleasurable for me and in fact it has been other Eastern people who have told me that this is more typically how they (Egyptians) are! Are the Egyptians so brutal in this matter as a general rule? I hate to use the word 'cheap' but it is what it is. Is it unfair to say or suggest that some nationalities are cheaper than others (generally speaking). In fairness I fully admit that some Westerners will haggle over some $10.00 trinket when they are dealing with already poor market people in 3rd world countries and then go back flying first class, get into their Beamer' at the airport and drive home to an $800,000 dollar home. I have little respect for these types and find it repulsive to haggle with anyone who is struggling far more than you yourself are comparatively. But getting back to the matter at hand... It is not uncommon that many (Western) service people will instantly double the price when Indians or Chinese people ask for quotes in anticipation of an unwanted and exhausting 'haggling sessions' and to the larger degree feeling it's just as well if the given 'haggler' is displeased and moves on. After all, they are probably going to 'haggle' with you (again) AFTER the job is done. Just asking for help here guys, I sincerely don't want to upset anyone. I think there is a (fine) line where haggling is concerned for a lot of Westerners and we are perhaps more easily pissed off than a lot of Easterners are aware of when they try to deal with us can I say... the way they do 'in the old country'. I have to say, it often feels very distasteful and even slimy' from my point of view.
I wonder if this ever leads to conversations like this: "Yeah, I bought a sandwhich from Youssef for 3 Dinar, it was a steal!" "Youssef? The guy at the corner two blocks from here? I bought a sandwich from him yesterday for 1 Dinar."
Another great podcast episode😜😜😜
thx!
That was hilarious!!! Especially the part about the eyes thing hahaha
Lolll it’s an art for sure
@@AbbasWahab when I was in Bahrain the same thing happened to me too, thank god I had the Saudi ex to help me 😂
Habibi, I give you my eyes if you ask! This is nothing, I give it you for free!
Spot on explanation!
appreciated, Moe Ismail knows it.
The most important part is to try and know what things of that sort go for usually to know if you are haggling way above the actual price or below so that you can meet in the middle which is the real price
Very true yo
Guys as a Westerner I really struggle with haggling in general but as I myself run a small business I have to say many people from Eastern countries can really upset me when it comes to paying. I often quote them for a given job then *AFTER* the services are provided they *actually* have the nerve to haggle. This upsets a lot of service providing (and other) business people. I'll go as far as saying I find it quite offensive when this happens. Can we have a bit of a dialogue about this? As a starting place let me say that I personally feel that if I go to another country I should learn and respect the host countries mannerisms as much as possible *** and this includes the methodology and manners of haggling... when to do/when not to do/how to do/what might be considered offensive, rude... whatever.
I don't feel that many from Eastern countries are reciprocal in the somewhat delicate matter of haggling vs not haggling, or at least not haggling over a wider set of transaction types... and I can safely say I have learned that dealing with Egyptians has been anything but pleasurable for me and in fact it has been other Eastern people who have told me that this is more typically how they (Egyptians) are! Are the Egyptians so brutal in this matter as a general rule? I hate to use the word 'cheap' but it is what it is. Is it unfair to say or suggest that some nationalities are cheaper than others (generally speaking). In fairness I fully admit that some Westerners will haggle over some $10.00 trinket when they are dealing with already poor market people in 3rd world countries and then go back flying first class, get into their Beamer' at the airport and drive home to an $800,000 dollar home. I have little respect for these types and find it repulsive to haggle with anyone who is struggling far more than you yourself are comparatively.
But getting back to the matter at hand...
It is not uncommon that many (Western) service people will instantly double the price when Indians or Chinese people ask for quotes in anticipation of an unwanted and exhausting 'haggling sessions' and to the larger degree feeling it's just as well if the given 'haggler' is displeased and moves on. After all, they are probably going to 'haggle' with you (again) AFTER the job is done. Just asking for help here guys, I sincerely don't want to upset anyone. I think there is a (fine) line where haggling is concerned for a lot of Westerners and we are perhaps more easily pissed off than a lot of Easterners are aware of when they try to deal with us can I say... the way they do 'in the old country'. I have to say, it often feels very distasteful and even slimy' from my point of view.
I wonder if this ever leads to conversations like this:
"Yeah, I bought a sandwhich from Youssef for 3 Dinar, it was a steal!"
"Youssef? The guy at the corner two blocks from here? I bought a sandwich from him yesterday for 1 Dinar."
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isn't this the guy from the matrix that sells them out to agent smith? he's not doing as well as he'd hoped
haha does like 'em kinda XD
Wish I knew this before I went to Bahrain
Results may vary XD
To all y'all Egyptians out there, when you're bargaining with a Black American, tell them, "I'll sell it to you for the 'low.'" Trust me.
My best friend seller in souk in dubai told me i was killing him with my offers. Managed to get 50% off the perfumes 😂
That shit gave me anxiety :')
yep...it's a battle ground.
I love this!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Thanks for watching!
Is it ok to haggle in a place like a supermarket there or just a small buisness or stand?
nahh not really for necessities...or at least as I far as I know lol
This is great. Never been to an Arab country, but haggling in Mexican markets isn’t too different. Unfortunately my white-ass drives up the prices.
ya you gotta pay a local to just haggle on your behalf lol that or black face..
Abbas Wahab yes, black face sounds like a GREAT idea /s
XD maybe it still flies in Mexico lol
the two shots really put me off for some reason, I feel like they are not in the same room together although they probably are
Guy on the left annoyed me as well, it's like he didn't know what he was talking about but wanted to come across as an expert.
Why cant you just put the price you want to sell the shit at instead of making me play this God damn game
Just hit up Walmart bro
What a tedious ritual, seems like a misuse of Valuable time.
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