Senegal
If you are planning to travel to a West African country, be ready to strap on your bargaining boots. Whether you want a banana or a piece of African art, chances are you are going to have to negotiate the price. Here are three bargaining rules to live by: (1) Feign disinterest and never show how bad you want it. I don't care if you found the perfect painting for your sister's wedding gift, showing your desire instantaneously gives them the upper hand. (2) In general, pay 1/3 of the original price they quote you. (3) If you really want it, get it. Don't walk away out of pride if it is something you will regret not having purchased. Trust me, I speak from experience. Follow these rules and you will be bargain savvy in no time.
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