Israel“What are you doing? Who said you could touch the bananas? I’m right here! Tell me! Tell me!” In Israel produce is cheap, but none of it goes to waste. One day, at the Machane Yehuda Market, or Shuk, in Jerusalem, I split a bunch of bananas in half and got an earful after I accidentally peeled open one of the bananas. With a few words, and a ton of attitude, the grocer made sure I would never do it again. It's normal for customers to inspect the food, and even get a choice taste, but when it comes to dividing up the booty, that’s when the grocer steps in. So on your next trip to the Shuk, if you want five bananas instead of twelve, all you have to do is ask. Otherwise you may have to split.
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