(1) Negotiate prices. I...
(1) Negotiate prices. I discovered after several days that I could have paid less if I had negotiated more aggressively. If you are unaccustomed to doing this, try to hook up with someone who knows how to. The young Australian woman I met was an experienced, hardnosed negotiator who knew how to get the prices she wanted.(2) The Jordanians and Arabs seem to belong to extended families. If you hire a taxi ride, as I did, your taxi driver will guide you to a hotel that belongs to a family member. In short, you will be pushed gently, firmly, and inexorably toward family related businesses. As a result, you may not get the best prices. If you have a plan in mind, stick to it. Don't be rude but break free from the glossy politeness that can ensnare you.(3) Carry exact amounts of money in the local currency. It turns out that a negotiated price for a service is fluid and not honor-bound. For...
