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by bgd » Mon, 25 May 2015 9:35 am
Not just Singapore, variations on a theme but you'll find that across the world.
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by the lynx » Mon, 25 May 2015 9:43 am
I thought sharing cab right home post-midnight is a good idea. Who on earth would want to spend SGD4/5 on Night Rider bus when you could get comfortable ride home (sharing a cab) for almost same price or little few more dollars?
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by Barnsley » Mon, 25 May 2015 9:49 am
The bill splitting really is one of my biggest bug bears.....
Some you win some you lose.
Whats the point of a forensic analysis of the bill when it comes.
"I didnt have this , I didnt have that"
You just come across as a complete tight arse , who isnt going to be invited along again!!!
Life is short, paddle harder!!
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by sundaymorningstaple » Mon, 25 May 2015 10:17 am
^^This!
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
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by nakatago » Mon, 25 May 2015 10:36 am
Barnsley wrote:The bill splitting really is one of my biggest bug bears.....
Some you win some you lose.
Whats the point of a forensic analysis of the bill when it comes.
"I didnt have this , I didnt have that"
You just come across as a complete tight arse , who isnt going to be invited along again!!!
Or have an accountant in the group.

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by ecureilx » Mon, 25 May 2015 10:44 am
the lynx wrote:I thought sharing cab right home post-midnight is a good idea. Who on earth would want to spend SGD4/5 on Night Rider bus when you could get comfortable ride home (sharing a cab) for almost same price or little few more dollars?
Sharing a cab is better than catching a night rider and then figuring out which way home is, especially after a drinking night out ...
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by sundaymorningstaple » Mon, 25 May 2015 12:22 pm
Yup!
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
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Am I insane to spend this much on rent with my salary
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Do residents need to register their travels with the government?
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