you are at first pleased to hear from your cabbie as you ask him about the rate to O’Hare, but on second thought are a little concerned as you realize he has you trapped in a moving vehicle, and you left your cell phone in the car back at Logan:

“Is $27.00, but there is 10% surcharge for gas, so is $29.70.” Pause. “But you are pretty lady so for you is $27.00.”

When did cab fare in the US become negotiable?