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The First Price Is A Joke

July 9, 2026 · by Youssef El Amrani

Gossip

Visitor Accepts Opening Price Without Negotiation, Baffling Vendor And Bystanders Alike

The first price is not the price. Everyone knows this. It is an invitation, an opening move in a dance over mint tea. But the tourist simply paid it, smiling, and the vendor — robbed of the ritual — felt strangely cheated of the fun.

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