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Lately, it seems to be the trend. The plumber, the taxi driver, the carpenter, all send me invoices of “as much as I want”. I wonder how they have the guts. Imagine I send Burburry lady an invoice of “as much as you want”, I’d end up with nothing! 
Guess they’re hoping for more than they were planning to ask for. Next time I will keep them up to their words and REALLY give them as much as “I” want!
It’s a hectic week over here, lots of projects on the way, but so far I can proudly announce that I am illustrating for the Arabic version of A List Apart magazine for web designers, thanks to the very lovely Beshr Kayali & Mohammad Kayali. With this, my darlings, I wish you a beautiful day
Tags: affordable, as much as you want, expensive, Money, payment, plumber, school fees, service sector, unprofessionalism
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 6:24 am |
Just recently started following your blog, and it is BRILLIANT!
Simple, yet effective and straight to the point. if only you’d consider a trip to Sydney for a book Signing?
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 8:29 am |
HAHAHAHAHAHAHHA one of ur best! so true!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 9:24 am |
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 9:37 am |
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 9:46 am |
i agree with lara…hehehehe
happens all the time….recently..my car broke down, a technician who was near by came and tried to turn on the car, he immediately found out that it’s an electrical not a mecanical failure, he told me better call a car electrician….so when i asked him how much he wanted, he said ” samhit nafis”…what the hek…are we praying….!!!! …
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 10:18 am |
Maya you are the funniest !! you should work start a caricature business, it’ll be a hit !
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 10:21 am |
lol XD You’re totally right!! This is exactly what happens to me! They say “as much as you want” then “THIS DOESN’T EVEN COVER MY EXPENSES!!” ><
Always assume the lowest, starting from 1k LL!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 10:33 am |
Your so funny
But 35 $ or 50000LBP for a ( M3allim) is great !! dont let them bullshit you with those words ( wife children etc) u are fair with that payment
soo fumy as usual
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 10:59 am |
Hahahaha!!! Great one Maya!!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 11:06 am |
Akh if I had a dollar for each time this happens, its like a technique they use to milk you for every dollar you’ve got. In the beginning I used to think “oh how chivalrous and generous” but you realize it’s all a scam. Great Observation though!!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 11:19 am |
Thumbs up.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 12:21 pm |
Super funny, as usual!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 12:22 pm |
loool hilarious
well pricing is NEVER easy !
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 12:39 pm |
they are not ready to fit in a fair market … they try to steal as much as they can!!
great post!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 2:59 pm |
A technique that never fails is to ask your mom in advance how much it costs, or anyone older than you… I always get ripped off when I find no one to ask
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 3:48 pm |
Excellent, Maya, excellent !!!!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 5:10 pm |
hahaha! really, “a knuckle sandwich” is about how much they should get after their scamming… it’s funny how their “politeness” always transforms into the opposite! (btw, is it really a new trend?)
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 5:55 pm |
hahaha! that plumber’s expression when he keeps saying “as much as you want” is priceless
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 5:58 pm |
khalliya 3alaina madmazél
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 7:31 pm |
lollllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
LLLLLLLLLLLLOVE IT : ))))
Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 1:06 pm |
Hahahah so true so trueee!!!!!
Monday, March 22, 2010 at 11:15 pm |
Hahahah this is sooo true!!
Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 8:06 pm |
niceee