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Suddenly the help is on hand

Suddenly the help is on hand

You have to catch a domestic flight from Mumbai to Delhi. You reach the airport terminal and you are told that this flight operates from the international terminal.
You recheck with the help desk and find that you are on the wrong terminal. This particular domestic flight actually operates from the international terminal .
Suddenly an auto driver appears and offers to take you to the the correct terminal. You inquire him about the charges. He asks you to hurry up and tells to pay what you deem correct.
What will you do?
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Arindam
Arindam
This is a very common practice of cheating. This actually a emotional blackmailing. As he offered a ride to help you without any condition the only condition remains his smile. You don't know what amount will make him smile and you can't leave him until he smiles.

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