Fulfilling our obligations as American tourists, we stopped briefly by one of the massive retail meccas that cater mostly to cruise ship passengers with plump wallets.
The apple tea was delicious, and the salesmen unfurled their rugs with dazzling flourishes. The merchandise was of top quality. And the high pressure sales techniques were some of the best and most creative I’ve seen. Alas, I just isn’t have $7,000 US to drop on a twelve-foot silk runner today. (And, having accidentally left my wallet at the hotel, I didn’t even have $100 for a hand-woven wool placemat.) Funny story: when Britt and Patrice tries to bargain, the salesman asked them “Make me an offer.” When Britt complied with what might politely be called a low-ball offer, the salesman didn’t miss a beat. “That is a very good offer,” he replied. “But it is not, however, an offer for *this* rug.”
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