fixed that for you.Felgerkarb wrote:When alone, the LTO et al. method is mine as well...although I am known to overpay slightly.
When Morticia is present, I simply let her handle all things and back her up with a hard stare and a head crush if necessary.
Who negotiates the tuk tuk fares, you or your girlfriend/wife?
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Sexual violence against tuk-tuk drivers is still sexual violence, irrespective as to whether they overcharge you or not.Felgerkarb wrote:When alone, the LTO et al. method is mine as well...although I am known to overpay slightly.
When Morticia is present, I simply let her handle all things and back her up with a hard-on.
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Every weekend I take my 7 year old daughter to the market , we walk the aprox one km. Once there, she is the one that negotiates the price for fruit or anything we want. I hand her the money, or let her take if from my wallet to pay for whatever, and when we return we catch either a motodop or tuk-tuk. Again , she is the one that tells them where to go and how much, and translates everything to me in English. Although I understand what is being said . To me, it's all about her education , having confidence in herself and learning to talk and negotiate with strangers and not being shy.
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The Tuk-Tuks at Sorya mall have become greedy and rude to anyone resembling relations to barangs according to the gf, even trying to charge $5 for a $3 ride, and not helping out with shopping bags etc. if not paying up. Maybe the Aeon mall has given everyone else the confidence to overcharge whiteys and their off spring even more. My trusty piece of shit Suzuki step has become more and more appreciated as development continues in this town.
I do,
when my wife does, the driver will expect her to be on his side and charge the 'foreigner tax'. IMHO the prices of tuk tuks are already way too high given the service provided and compared to prices of other products / services around town. I will hail the tuk tuk, tell him where to go, tell him the price on offer, and then it's up to him.
Usually the driver will ask for a little bit more, because 'a little bit more doesn't matter'. I will happily reply that if a little bit more doesn't matter, so does a little less. Then they usually settle for the fare offered. I pay 4000r for a short drive around town (let's say O' Russey to Psar Tmey), 5000r for a longer ride (for instance O' Russey to Wat Phnom / riverside, and 20.000r is my standard fare to/from the Airport. Negotiations in Khmer. Wife will play shy wife with driver. My daughter's instant reply to any price the driver mentions will be 'thlai peek'. And right she is. 90% of the drivers will take me for these prices.
when my wife does, the driver will expect her to be on his side and charge the 'foreigner tax'. IMHO the prices of tuk tuks are already way too high given the service provided and compared to prices of other products / services around town. I will hail the tuk tuk, tell him where to go, tell him the price on offer, and then it's up to him.
Usually the driver will ask for a little bit more, because 'a little bit more doesn't matter'. I will happily reply that if a little bit more doesn't matter, so does a little less. Then they usually settle for the fare offered. I pay 4000r for a short drive around town (let's say O' Russey to Psar Tmey), 5000r for a longer ride (for instance O' Russey to Wat Phnom / riverside, and 20.000r is my standard fare to/from the Airport. Negotiations in Khmer. Wife will play shy wife with driver. My daughter's instant reply to any price the driver mentions will be 'thlai peek'. And right she is. 90% of the drivers will take me for these prices.
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dubious about those quoted prices...Kachang wrote:I do,
when my wife does, the driver will expect her to be on his side and charge the 'foreigner tax'. IMHO the prices of tuk tuks are already way too high given the service provided and compared to prices of other products / services around town. I will hail the tuk tuk, tell him where to go, tell him the price on offer, and then it's up to him.
Usually the driver will ask for a little bit more, because 'a little bit more doesn't matter'. I will happily reply that if a little bit more doesn't matter, so does a little less. Then they usually settle for the fare offered. I pay 4000r for a short drive around town (let's say O' Russey to Psar Tmey), 5000r for a longer ride (for instance O' Russey to Wat Phnom / riverside, and 20.000r is my standard fare to/from the Airport. Negotiations in Khmer. Wife will play shy wife with driver. My daughter's instant reply to any price the driver mentions will be 'thlai peek'. And right she is. 90% of the drivers will take me for these prices.
It's been a long time since I have heard of anyone pay a dollar for a Tuktuk ride - even a short trip.
Never been an issue as I always take my moto. Wife sits on the back and sometimes tells me "where to go"gavinmac wrote:When you're out with your Khmer girlfriend/wife, and you need a tuk tuk, who interacts with the tuk tuk driver, like giving directions and negotiating the fare?
eg "Bong tik tik" "why you drive so FAAA" "go slow, slow, you know SLOW" "choi my!"
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Agreed, even here in Temple Town, which is cheaper and smaller than PP, a ride is typically USD 2.00 as paid by my GF.Khmerhamster wrote:It's been a long time since I have heard of anyone pay a dollar for a Tuktuk ride - even a short trip.
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Airport price is right. I'm paying 23k from the airport from a smaller pool of drivers.
If you haggle in Khmer that'll generally work, if you use $$ and English you're fair game.
I negociate as Mrs logos is too nice to drive a hard bargain. But in markets it's her call.
If you haggle in Khmer that'll generally work, if you use $$ and English you're fair game.
I negociate as Mrs logos is too nice to drive a hard bargain. But in markets it's her call.
From my experience (but I haven't been in temple town for a year) tuk tuks over there are not cheaper than Phnom Penh, and second, that's why I negotiate with the driver, not the GF. Works for me.Hanno wrote:Agreed, even here in Temple Town, which is cheaper and smaller than PP, a ride is typically USD 2.00 as paid by my GF.Khmerhamster wrote:It's been a long time since I have heard of anyone pay a dollar for a Tuktuk ride - even a short trip.
edit.. Then = than...
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Suzuki Steps rock, especially in deep water plus they are one rung above Daelims so no one wants them.pablomiguelgarcia wrote:The Tuk-Tuks at Sorya mall have become greedy and rude to anyone resembling relations to barangs according to the gf, even trying to charge $5 for a $3 ride, and not helping out with shopping bags etc. if not paying up. Maybe the Aeon mall has given everyone else the confidence to overcharge whiteys and their off spring even more. My trusty piece of shit Suzuki step has become more and more appreciated as development continues in this town.
My wife negotiates but often it's just for 50c and I can't be bothered especially if it's hot.
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True for me, I had one and never want one again.YaTingPom wrote:Suzuki Steps rock, especially in deep water plus they are one rung above Daelims so no one wants them.pablomiguelgarcia wrote:The Tuk-Tuks at Sorya mall have become greedy and rude to anyone resembling relations to barangs according to the gf, even trying to charge $5 for a $3 ride, and not helping out with shopping bags etc. if not paying up. Maybe the Aeon mall has given everyone else the confidence to overcharge whiteys and their off spring even more. My trusty piece of shit Suzuki step has become more and more appreciated as development continues in this town.
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The Steps, rode it a few time never wanted to own one afterwards.
Anyway, back to the topic. Where does Gavmac usually take freelancers out to when they are on a tuk-tuk together?
Anyway, back to the topic. Where does Gavmac usually take freelancers out to when they are on a tuk-tuk together?
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