People I Met

-I have a problem.

-How can I help?

-My belongings don't fit in the bag. Is there a place where I can buy a new bag

now?
-At 11 o'clock it is difficult to find somewhere open. What time is your flight tomorrow?
-10 o'clock and I have to be at the airport before 8 o'clock.

-I doubt shops will be open by that time.

-I know, what can I do then?

-I dunno.....wait...we have a suitcase that was left more than one year ago in some room in the hotel and nobody claimed it since. I will ask my boss if we can give it to you.

-That is very kind. Thank you.

-Well, my boss said ok. As if the suitcase was left specifically for you. We kept it in the storage full of women underwear as we found it. Let me empty it first.
-Thank you very much, I really appreciate it.

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-We find it a bit strange. So we pay 15 dollars per day to rent a car, but then we have to add like 40 dollars per day for additional costs such as taxes, basic insurance...etc. This is quite unusual where I came from.

-This is how business is done here.

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-Do you have a pet with you?

-No.
-So please sign here that you don't have a pet. If we found out you have a pet, the additional charges will grow from 10 dollars per night to 50 dollars.

-No, I assure you I don't have a pet.

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-You speak English well, where did you learn it?

-At school. But I have a heavy accent.

-You do, but it is understandable. So you speak two languages.

-No, three. And I am working on the fourth.

-Wow.
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-May I help you? What are you looking for on the map?

-We want to go to Union Square.

-You go down straight to the bus station. No. 35 will take you there.

-Thank you.

-I like to help, I am a native San Franciscan and lived here all my life. I love this unique city although the economy isn't in its best condition right now. Have you been to the Fisherman's Wharf, Sausalito, and Golden Gate? There is a wonderful exhibition in Alcatraz. You should go and visit.

-Thank you.

-A nice guy.

-He is, but I took few steps back when he was talking. He reeks of alcohol.