We experiment something similar in Europe to day with euro : we don't know the prices in euro of what we buy. The conversion is often difficult (an eurp = 6,59… French francs). We usually don't really figure what we shall get as a salary (we were told but who remembers?). It's a very strange experience. Almots every one is happy with it. It's like a game with money.
Joel Simon Grus a *crit : > > Last night I went to a bar, and the woman in front of me ordered a large, > fancy drink. It was poured, and the bartender said "$13.00," at which > point the woman objected. "Sorry," said the bartender, "once it's poured, > there's nothing I can do." > > Many bars seem to have no price lists, and people generally seem willing > to order without first asking how much the drinks cost. > > (1) Where else do people buy things without knowing the price first? > (I've been thinking and have been unable to come up with any examples.) > > (2) Why does this happen in bars? > > - Joel
