Nora [looking at lovely daffodils being sold along the sidewalk]: How much are these?
Middle-aged Russian Woman: 30.
Nora [thinking she has misheard]: How much?
MRW: 30 som.
Nora [thinking this is way too cheap for pretty spring flowers]: Wait, how much are they?
MRW: OK, I'll give them to you for 25 som.
1 comment:
I love accidental haggling. Nora, I am a Kaz 5 RPCV and photographer recently (2 days ago) come to Bishkek and in Central Asia for about six months I think. I'm trying to meet folks as I float about the region getting images of the region (www.expatmonkey.com). If you're available for coffee or something sometime, drop me a line at kmellnick (at) gmail.com. In any case, great blog! -Keith
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