New twist

Took a taxi this afternoon in Ixtapa. Should be 70, but they all charge 80. I'm tired of arguing with them so now I just pay and don't tip. So I'm paying the same I would have tip included. So I hand him a 100p note and he hands me back a US 1 dollar bill and asks OK? I just laughed and said, yes, I can use it in April when I return. There is no change in Ixtapa! (or Zihua)

You just gave a perfect example of (a) why NOT to pay in dollars, and (b) why they price gouge foreigners. I hate to see them do that to you or anyone.