Years ago, before I became a geologist, I worked as a car salesman at a Chicago area Lincoln Mercury Dealership. There was a salesman in the dealership who was absolutely incredible at squeezing more money out of a sale. Twice while I was in the sales mangers office he brought in deals for approval. The first time went like this:
“Crist, whatinthehell is this $150 Intercourse Tax you’ve written into the order?”
“Oh that, that’s just a nice way of telling him he’s getting screwed!”
The second time:
“Okay Crist, I give, just whatinthehell is this $200 for D & D?”
“Oh geez, you know, Dis & Dat!”
The amazing thing is the guy was so sincere he’d get away with his shenanigans over and over again.
