In order to know how to deal with baksheesh, you need to know the ways in which a person may use it. Here are some ways in which people try to get baksheesh from travelers:
– They will try to relate in a personal way to their victim and try to establish a connection or link – They may offer a service or piece of advice (can be useful or useless)
– Without asking permission, they may provoke someone to use their service (such as a taxi or following for directions) – They may use all rules and regulations to their advantage and discard rules that will hinder (flaky or real)
– Initially they may give roundabout clues as to their motive of making a little money but typically they will appear friendly at first and then once you engage, their motives become more apparent
– They may come right out without hesitation and demand a couple of pounds or even come right out and say “give me baksheesh” – They will make their target feel a bit guilty for not giving a tip
– If the victim still isn’t playing ball, they may start to get a little more aggressive (not so much in a threatening way, but in a conviction of the culprits wrongdoing). They usually are not out to attack you, but they will follow you for a long time.