tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519446990843659286.post4275329207696475935..comments2023-10-09T10:18:34.030-07:00Comments on The Accidental Bus Driver: Scrooge The Bus Driver And The Debt CollectingThe Accidental Bus Driverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06119098286778912898noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519446990843659286.post-46322011347400403002010-12-22T01:29:22.918-08:002010-12-22T01:29:22.918-08:00You are quite right, Stuart. However when you do c...You are quite right, Stuart. However when you do come across someone who you feel, rightly or wrongly may be struggling or have an inability to pay, I find it a momentary 'crise de conscience'. It is momentary and I never lose any sleep. <br /><br />Another debt collecting technique used to be, when the person answered the doorbell, you would walk straight past and sit down in the nearest armchair, refusing to move until payment was received. Surprisingly this used to work and it must have been due to the sensitivity of people's personal space being invaded.The Accidental Bus Driverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119098286778912898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519446990843659286.post-89987717474100523812010-12-22T00:19:44.873-08:002010-12-22T00:19:44.873-08:00Delightful image of a little girl tearing-up telep...Delightful image of a little girl tearing-up telephone directories!<br />But, seriously, why should you feel bad about asking people for the fare? People know they have to pay to travel, and should not impose on your good nature.Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16117039843437261375noreply@blogger.com