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3 August 2008 2 views No Comment

The Czech people are very protective of their change. Literally every time you pay for something with anything less than exact change, the “customer service clerk” gives you an exasperated look, a dramatic sigh and a slow shake of the head. They look all through their drawer, on the floor, in the safe, everywhere to find the elusive 22 crowns. And they always demand, “CHANGE?” And it is not like the coins are made out of gold or even tin! But the Czechs love their coins. Then finally, magically, just when you’re ready to walk away from the transaction, the change appears. I think it might all be a test of wills…

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